Iowa Power Fund Community Grant ApplicationIowa Office of Energy Independence
Wallace State Office Building
502 East 9t" St
Des Moines IA 50319
November 19, 2009
Dear Iowa Power Fund Board,
On behalf of the City of Dubuque, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, and
Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, I am pleased to submit this Power Fund
Community Grant application for the Dubuquez initiative. Our partners in this
application, including IBM, Alliant Energy, and Black Hills thank you for the opportunity
to apply.
Please do not hesitate to contact myself or Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
President/CEO Nancy Van Milligen with. any questions regarding this application.
Thank you,
Michael Van Milligen
City Manager
City of Dubuque, Iowa
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Iowa Power Fund Community Grants Application
7. APPLICANT INFORMATION
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If.more than one entity or organization is involved with the project, please state the name, contact person,
mailing address, and telephone number of the second agency. (Attach additional sheets for more than
two organizations.)
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Please see Attachment 1 for additional partner contact information.
2. APPLICATION PRtI'AKtR/5 I AFF GONTAGT INFORMATION
3. CERTIFICATION
1, the undersigned authorized representative of the applicant, certify that I have the
authorization to file this application for assistance from the Iowa Office of Energy Independence. I
further certify that the information contained herein is true, correct, and complete to the hest of my
knowled a and belief, and fhat t licant will adhere to all federal and state re uirements.
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4. CATEGORICAL AREA TO BE ADDRESSED BY PROJECT
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(1) Promotion of renewable energy (2) Development of community
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(3) Promotion of community energy (4) Kindergarten through twelfth grade
X savin s o portunities X education ro ram
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6. PROJECT DIST~iICT
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7. PROJECT PURPOSE
Please describe how the projects will reduce energy consumption/save energy units and save dollars spent
on energy within the community. Include materials and modeling information used in calculations. How will
the outcome be quantified and reported? How will success be determined? Briefly describe the .
community support for the project, and how the project has engaged both the public and private sector.
DubuqueZ is a community initiative facilitated by the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
and the Chamber of Commerce, but is a partnership between many, including the City of Dubuque,
Alliant Energy, Black Hills Energy, IBM, East Central Intergovernmental Agency (ECIA), the local
colleges, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation (GDDC) and the public. DubuqueZ is an
umbrella organization that will immerse the entire community in a comprehensive community
engagement process regarding sustainability, where all may learn and choose to take action to
save energy and resources, open new markets, and reduce their impact on the planet.
Change and progress are a result of the City of Dubuque's recent partnership with Smarter Planet
IBM, a partnership that will develop a replicable model for viability, livability and equity for
communities of 200,000 or less, where over 40 percent of the U.S. population resides. IBM and the
City of Dubuque will create energy savings, reduce the community's carbon footprint, expand
markets, and create new jobs through an Integrated sustainability System. This System will collect
smart data from the energy-consuming silos of electricity, water, vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and
natural gas in Phase I to create adecision-making model for individuals, businesses, and
governments. By integrating the data from these silos, decreases in energy use and greenhouse
gases will happen exponentially faster, rather than lineally.
In order to facilitate this information sharing endeavor, DubuqueZ will create a community and
residential toolkit which will transform how communities consume energy. The partners of
DubuqueZ have a proven record of sharing their expertise in community development with other
interested communities, as will be the case with this sustainability initiative. DubuqueZ will consider
this process successfully completed only when a replicable model has been created and other
cities begin implementing our strategies.
Specifically, DubuqueZ is assisting in the promotion and administration of the City of Dubuque and
Alliant Energy's pilot project to install new low-flow water meters and more efficient electric meters
in Dubuque homes. These two components, in addition to VMT and natural gas, compose Phase 1
of Smarter Sustainable Dubuque. It will be DubuqueZ's responsibility to create a public awareness
campaign for the pilot project, direct interested citizens to the appropriate partners, and assist in
educating pilot households about how to utilize the data provided to them via the Integrated
sustainability System.
Many aspects of the DubuqueZ project will result in energy savings that businesses, schools, and
nonprofits will measure themselves. DubuqueZ intends be a partner in providing data measurement
tools and tracking these results aggregately. The 1,000 home Smarter City pilot project will allow a
unique opportunity for data collection and performance measurement. Based on baseline data
collected by the City and utility partners, the following details anticipated energy use and
greenhouse gas emission reductions for the Smarter Sustainable Dubuque project alone.
Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions reductions have been estimated for 1) reduction of
water use, 2) reduction in vehicle use and 3) reduction in electricity and gas use: For each of these,
we have assumed that participants in the 1,000 pilot households will reduce their energy use by a
small, moderate, or large amount: 50 percent of the 1,000 households will be low energy reducers,
30% moderate energy reducers, and 20% high energy reducers. See Attachment 2 for additional
details.
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Water Vehicle Miles
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Av Annual Savin s 9,600 cu ft 19,840 miles 10,930 kWh.
C02 Reduction in tons)
1,000 Showcase Citizens (2 yr
timeframe 31.44 tons 831 tons 1,640 tons
60,000 Citizens (community rollout) 1,668 tons 49,860 tons 98,400 tons
This project will have a significant impact on the City of Dubuque's C02 emissions. Based upon
Smarter Sustainable Dubuque's assumptions, it is estimated this pilot project will reduce Dubuque's
C02 emissions by 2,502.44 tons in the pilot homes alone. It is anticipated that proven results in the
pilot households will encourage others to join and that community-wide implementation would result
in a large scale annual reduction of 57,056 tons when the program has been implemented city
wide.
Dubuque2 holds a vital role in this program. While the technology is an amazing advance and
provides the ability to positively affect the efficiency of the city, none of it is relevant without
community support and understanding. Dubuque2 will engage the community in broad scale
communication regarding sustainability through a public awareness campaign and public education
program. Using media, social networking and community engagement techniques we will reach out
to neighborhoods, nonprofits, schools and business in an effort to create a culture of sustainability.
Outreach will take into account the knowledge/power imbalances and resource constraints of low
income and disenfranchised groups.
DubuqueZ will invite all citizens to engage in the conversation as the City, IBM, local businesses
and utility companies address the ever-increasing demands to deliver vital services such as energy
and water management, and transportation, all while reducing the community's impact on the
environment. Engaging the entire community will ensure that all citizens have access to ~ the
information and tools they need to understand their choices, to, reduce their carbon footprint, to
save resources and to change how they impact the world.
Over the six month period, Dubuque2 will develop and launch an interactive citizen testimonial
campaign to encourage citizens to share their sustainability-related ideas and practices that worked
best for them. The campaign has been dubbed the D.I.G. Dot campaign, asking residents how
they Do It Green. Additionally, a large public kick-off event will take place shortly after the first of
the year. Over this time period participant households will be recruited for the individual facets of
the pilot home program. During this time, engagement meetings with various citizen sectors,
surveying individuals, and creating educational and action opportunities for families will also occur.
(See Attachment 3. Timeline)
8. BUDGET DETAIL
Please attach detailed cost estimates for each item with this a licafion
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Salaries and Benefits 50,000
Administrative Costs • 10,000
Professional Services 9,000 20,000
Materials Cost -Educational ~ 10,000
Equipment Cost 5,000
Indirect cost* 1,000
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Other Costs lease list se aratel
Printin and distribution 16,000 15,000
Communit Events 25,000
Media (radio, newspaper, etc) 25.000 48.300
'no more than 10% of the project funds can be spent
on indirect costs,
$50,000 ~ $184,300
21.3% I 78.7%
Please see Attachment A~. Cost Estimates for more information from the Telegraph Herald, Mission
Creative, On-Media Television, and Lamar Billboard Advertising.
Are there and other state funds being used for this project? O Yes x No
If ves. please describe the source and intent of all state funds being used in this project.
N!A
Are there anv federal funds bein_ used for this project? x Yes ONo
F yes, please describe the source and Intent of all federal funds being used in this project.
The City of Dubuque, a Dubuque2 partner, will contribute $13,000 of an EPA Environmental
Education grant to assist in the public awareness and education campaign. Additionally, $50,000
of the City of Dubuque's formula EECBG ARRA funds have been committed to public education
and will be used to supplement or finance part of Dubuque2.
9. SOURCES OF OTHER FUNDS
Examples include local funding, other federal funding, in-kind contributions, etc. A minimum of 50 percenf
:ost share is required for project consideration. All cost share must be quantifiable.
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2. Communit Foundation 25,000 10.67% 11.20.09 Cash
3. Chamber of Commerce 12,500 5.33% 11.20.09 Cash
4. Alliant Ener 30,500 13.02°/a 11.20.09 Cash
5. Telegraph Herald 25,000 10.67% Contract proposal to be
si ned b 1.1.10 In-Kind
6. Funder's Network 2,500 1.07% 11.20.09 Cash
7. M sti ue Casino 37,500 16.01% 11.20.09 Cash
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8. EPA Environmental ~ 13,000 5.55% 11.20.09 Cash
Education Grant Cit
9. Formula. EECBG ARRA 20,000 8.54% 11.20.09 Cash
Funds City)
10. OnMedia Advertising 18,300 7.61% Contract proposal to be In-Kind
signed b 1.1.10
;;TOTAL~~~?rofectB:utlge# $234,300
10. BUDGET IMPACT
deSCrlfle now costs were arrlveq ai. Wnat IS me plan rOr Unlniengeq cost or agdrtronal Cosa!
Salaries and Benefits --Salary and benefits cover 1 FTE and 2 additional AmeriCorps Interns
Administrative Costs -Administrative costs cover expenses accrued by partner organizations in
day-to-day operations of Dubuque2.
Professional Services -Professional services costs cover consulting fees and production costs of
media.
Materials Cost -Educational -This cost contains the production of educational materials to be
used in our curriculum to community program.
Equipment Cost -This cost covers equipment expenses accrued by the organization for use of
partner office resources.
In-Direct Cost -This cost is to cover support staff time from partner organizations and for the
administration of all fiscal operations.
Printing and distribution -This cost contains the amount of funds to be spent on printing and
dissemination of community information and pilot home information.
Community Events -This is cost associated with our kick-off event and the expenses incurred to
convene community conversations and educational programming.
Media (radio, newspaper, etc) -This expense will cover much of our media buys in the 6 months to
properly disseminate our message, share information and educate citizens about the process and
about energy savings opportunities.
1 ~I. PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY
Briefly describe how the project will be sustained after investment from the Iowa Power Fund. How will fhe
project have a lasting impact on the community? How can this be measured?
Dubuque's long and rich history of leadership in sustainability ensure that this project will be
sustained after a Power Fund investment. Since 2006, the community has made sustainability a
Top Priority. A Sustainability Task Force has define the vision that Dubuque is a viable, livable,
and equitable community. We embrace economic prosperity, sociaUcultural vibrancy and
environmental integrity to create a sustainable legacy for generations to come. Community groups
have embraced Dubuque's 11 Sustainability Principles, and DubuqueZ will continue to partner with
these groups to carry on the goal of transforming the way the community uses energy.
The community outreach effort is designed to accomplish three objectives over the three-year
period. First, to create an atmosphere open to new information, education and opportunities for
resource management in the community. Second, to introduce the community to a series of
specific opportunities for effectively managing resources, which have been identified by using the
new Integrated Sustainability System. And third, working with public and- private partners in the
community, to institutionalize this new approach of effective consumer engagement through
integrated data throughout the community creating an atmosphere where sustainability outreach
and sustainability decision-support happen naturally and consistently within the fabric of the
community. The sustainability initiative will continue to be supported by the City of Dubuque
Sustainability Office, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, the.Dubu ue Area Chamber of
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Commerce, and public/private partnerships.
Citizens empowered with decision making tools can change how they impact the world. Long term,
the transformation will make our community economically prosperous, socially and culturally vibrant
and improve our environmental integrity. We believe the changes in behavior and delivery, of
services will save residents and businesses money, create an international brand for our
community and Iowa, recruit businesses and workforce, serve as a major recruitment tool for area
colleges, and accelerate local business growth. Just as important, by inviting citizens to have an
active and meaningful role in the planning and decision making, this effort will be sustained by the
entire community.
The fasting impact of Dubuque2 will be measured in a variety of ways. Specific measures identified
under the community's Sustainability Strategic Plan, including the 11 Sustainability Principles, will
track the community's overall progress. Data collected through the Smarter City project will identify
continued energy savings and opportunities for growth and innovation. Sustainability-focused
programs led by Dubuque2 partners, such as the Petal Project green business certification program,
led' by ECIA, will provide measurable data to track. the business community's continued
engagement in energy savings and sustainability.
12. FEASIBILITY AND READINESS
If you choose "No,"please explain why and whether there are plans for that item to be completed
13. PROJECT SCHEDULE
Please give the dates for which the project can begin and when it will be completed; please note all
pro acts should be com feted within 6 months.
': ~ Beglrnmg :Date ~: January 2010
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additional details.
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Please see Attachment 5. Dubuque2 Committee Chart & Workplan.
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14. REPLICABILITY AND VISIBILITY
Briefly describe how this project will be marketed Throughout the community, and how the project will be
replicable for other entities? Briefly describe the project marketing plan. How will project informafion be
to the
DubuqueZ is working with Mission Creative, afull-service, award winning Midwest advertising
agency based in Dubuque to research, define, plan, and craft marketing, media and creative design
strategies that establish authentic, meaningful connections. We are working with Mission Creative
on market strategy, web development, brand development, and media placement to ensure the
right message reaches our audience.
DubuqueZ has secured proposed media buys from television, radio, billboard, and newspaper
vendors in the community. The Dubuque media community will be engaged partners in highlighting
best sustainability practices from our citizenry, educating the public on energy conservation
practices, and reminding people of the value and necessity of making smart sustainable choices.
A goal of DubuqueZ is to give citizens the knowledge and tools to make smarter, more informed
decisions that directly impact their energy use. Information can influence behavior. An aggressive
and comprehensive community education campaign built on partnerships with the City of Dubuque,
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Dubuque
Community School District, all local and regional colleges and universities, local business, and
neighborhood associations. Collectively, Dubuque will advance the goal of significant carbon
emission reductions and provide best practices and tool kit for a replicable model for communities
under 200,000 people, including every city in Iowa.
The community marketing and education model will include a variety of mediums, targeted to
address specific populations and specific behaviors identified through the collection of data from
Smarter City pilot homes: It will include informational seminars, programming for public access
television, special events, promotional materials, and educational activities to help familiarize the
community with diverse, sustainable approaches that will help promote energy efficiency. Included
in this campaign will be activities, strategies and best management practices that will educate
citizens about energy alternatives and practices residents can implement in their own homes to
save money and energy use while expanding their knowledge about sustainability practices and
energy efficiency. These pilot businesses, schools, non-profits and neighborhoods will serve as
examples for their neighbors. The initiative will build upon existing public education campaigns
including the Mayor of Dubuque's Green Pledge and annual Growing Sustainable Communities
Conference and rely on the technical expertise of our committed partners including Alliant Energy,
Black Hills Energy, seven area colleges/universities, Dubuque Main Street, the East Central
Intergovernmental Agency (ECIA), Greater Dubuque Development Corporation, the Public and
Parochial School Districts, IBM, and the Dubuque Telegraph Herald.
This model will be replicable to cities, non-profits, and other leaders in communities under 200,000
in population, including every community in Iowa. The data collected and best management
practices generated will be made available so that all communities can make better energy use
decisions. DubuqueZ will assemble a toolkit documenting the process and deliverables of this
process and will share the model with other entities through websites, in-person presentations, and
Dubuque's annual Growing Sustainable Communities Conference. The City's Sustainable
Community Coordinator and DubuqueZ Program Coordinator, in addition to other sustainability
leaders in the community, participate in a statewide network of sustainability professionals, and will
work throu h this network to share the model.
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'i5. ADMINISTRATIVE & TECHNICAL CAPABILITY
Briefly describe fhe administrafive and fechnical experience of fhe individuals responsible for fhe project
and the resulfs of their past efforts (please affach a resume and any other necessary information. Please
list all individuals who will have an important role in the projecf. Include a brief biography for each '
individual.
In 2005 the CFGD and the Chamber successfully partnered on a community engagement process,
"Envision 2010", where thousands of residents developed a vision for their future. That experience
taught us how to listen, communicate and act collectively, while honoring the diversity of opinions
and interests in our community,. Modeling our efforts around this process, these same two
organizations have created Dubuque2, aprivate/public partnership with the City of Dubuque.
The partners of this initiative have a long track record of successfully achieving planned objectives.
Key to this effort is the development of a detailed work plan with clear milestones. Collectively, the
partners will identify project goals and strategies, and responsibilities within the work plan will be
well-defined and delineated. Performance measures will be established in order to record project
progress. .
To ensure that the project is on schedule, status updates will be incorporated into Dubuque's
existing reporting structure. A discussion about the initiative will be included in the weekly meeting
the Dubuque2 Core Committee, as well as the monthly Dubuque2 Steering Committee meeting. As
well, .staff will be required to provide regular updates to the City Council of overall progress via
meetings and monthly project reports.
The City of Dubuque and Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque have awell-established
record of compliance with the requirements of all state and federal funds received. The City has
received accolades for compliance monitoring of assistance agreements. Because of success with
grant compliance, the City has received awards including the 2008 and 2007 Distinguished Budget
award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), the 2006 Certificate of
Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting award from GFOA,'and the 2006 Audrey Nelson
Community Development Achievement from the National Community Development Association for
its exemplary use of Community Development Block Grant funds.
In addition, each year the City of Dubuque undergoes an extensive, regulatory government audit.
For years, the City has received an "Unqualified Opinion." An Unqualified Opinion indicates that the
Dubuque is in compliance in all areas according to generally accepted accounting principles and
has achieved high standards for performance reporting.
Key Staff & Leadership
Justin Thiltgen -Coordinator, Dubuque2
Justin Thiltgen joined Dubuque2 in September of this year to coordinate and lead Dubuque's
community-led initiative aimed at creating behavior change to make our community's
sustainability more sustainable. Having been born and raised in Iowa, he grew up with
politics and grassroots organizing in his blood. During his studies in social & economic
geography at the University of Iowa, Justin took a sabbatical to work on his first campaign in
1998 as a Field Organizer for Iowa's coordinated campaign. Justin has since worked two
cycles of Iowa's Presidential Precinct Caucuses, has managed field operations fora State-
wide Coordinated Campaign, a U.S. Congressional and U.S. Senate campaign.
David Lyons -Smarter Sustainable Dubuque, Project Manager
David Lyons is Founder of The Iowa Institute and President of TII. Corp. Through The Iowa
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Institute, David works to identify challenges and opportunities facing our State, implements
research to outline options and develops strategies, tools and support to enable Iowa
communities and industries to successfully respond. David serves on numerous public and
private boards and prior to forming The Iowa Institute was Chief Business Development
Officer for the Iowa Farm Bureau, Director of the Iowa Department of Economic
Development, Insurance Commissioner for the State of Iowa and Legal Counsel with the
Iowa Legislature.
Cori Burbach -Sustainable Community Coordinator, City of Dubuque
Sustainability Coordinator Cori Burbach began working for the City of Dubuque after
receiving her B.A. in Public Administration from the University of Northern Iowa and Masters
in Public Administration (MPA) in 2007 from the University of Delaware. She completed an
International City -Manager's Association Management Fellowship with the cities of
Dubuque, Iowa and Lancaster, Wisconsin before being named Dubuque's Stimulus
Coordinator, and recently Sustainable Community Coordinator. Previous professional
experience includes work for UNI's State & Local Government Program, the borough of
Media, PA, and the Delaware Office of State Planning & Coordination. She works closely
with local, state and federal agencies, businesses, non-profits, and local citizens to achieve
Dubuque's sustainability vision.
Nancy, Van Milligen -Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, PresidentlCEO
Nancy Van Milligen joined the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque as their first
President/CEO on February 1, 2003. The Community Foundation is anon-profit organization in
mission to serve donors, make grants and provide community leadership through convening and
collaboration. Nancy has a Masters of Public Administration from Southern Illinois University.
Through her leadership, the foundation's asset base has grown to $207 million as the agency
serves over 1500 donors and over 150 non-profit partners in afour-county region, which includes
five affiliate foundations.
At the State level, Nancy serves as past-president of the Iowa Council of Foundations. She is past
chair of the Iowa Commission of Volunteer Service and the Iowa State Empowerment Board, which
focuses on.meeting the needs of children, and remains her personal passion. On the national level,
she is a board member of the Funders Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities and is
on the Council of Foundations Public Policy Committee.
Nancy has traveled internationally with Iowa Resources for International Services where she offers
workshops for non-governmental organizations (NGO's) on board development, grassroots
initiatives and fundraising. In the recent past, she has visited both Eastern Europe and Africa.
Eric Dregne -Chairman of the Board, Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Eric Dregne is a retail executive with over 20 years of experience in retail and customer service,
with organizations like Kinney Shoes, Gap, and Younkers. He also owns and operates MainStreet
Cheesecakes, Inc. with his wife Carolyn.
He attended the University of Wisconsin, with a major in Psychology and Philosophy.
Eric is involved in the community with The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce- Board Chair,
Every Child Every Promise- Past Board Chair, Dubuque2-Steering Committee, The Four Mounds
Foundation- former Board Member, the Galena Art and Recreation Center and the Galena Area
Chamber of Commerce- Vision 2020 Steering Committee Chair.
Aaron Burbach - AmeriCorp Fellow, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
Aaron Burbach holds a B.A. in Communication from LaSalle University, with a double focus in
Public Relations and Marketin Over the last two ears, Aaron has. been res onsible for eve
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aspect of the marketing, advertising and public relations duties of afull-service family-owned small
business. These responsibilities include; copywriting, writing press releases; negotiating
advertising contracts and developing visual marketing tools. Additionally, Burbach has been
responsible for all of the daily management operations and financial accounting of the business.
Please see Attachment 6. Resumes for additional information.
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96. OTHER
Briefly include any other relevant information relating to the application. Items may include related activities
in the area and any other success sfories that showcase the applicants' qualifications to complete the
'17. Minorit -Impact Statement
Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code Section 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the State of Iowa which are
due beginning January 1, 2009 shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's mechanism to require grant
applicants to consider the potential impact of the grant project's proposed programs or policies on minority groups. Please
choose the statement(s) that pertains to this grant application. Complete all the information requested for the chosen
statement(s).
The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique ositive impact on minority persons.
O Yes x No
Indicate which group is impacted:
O Women O Asians
~ Persons with a Disability O Blacks
O Pacific Islanders O Latinos
O American Indians d Alaskan Native Americans
Describe the positive impact expected from this project?
The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique negative impact on minority persons.
Describe the negative impact expected from this project
Present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy.
Provide evidence of consultation of representatives of the minority groups impacted,
O Women O Asians
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O Persons with a Disability D Blacks
O Pacific Islanders O Latinos
O American Indians O Alaskan Native Americans
I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge:
Name:
Definitions
Title:
"Minority Persons', as defined in Iowa Code Section 8.11, mean individuals who are women, persons with a disability, Blacks, Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American
Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans.
"Disability', as defined In Iowa Code Section 15.102, subsection 5, paragraph'b°, subparagraph (1); b. As used in this subsection:
(1) "Disability' means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental Impairment that substantially Ilmits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, a
rewrd of physical or mental Impairment chat substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, or being regarded as an individual wiih a physical or
mental impairment that substantially Ilmits one or more of the major life activities of the Individual.
"Disability" does not include any of the following:
(a) Homosexuality or bisexuality.
(b) Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender Identity
disorders not resulting from physical Impairments or other sexual behavior disorders.
(c) Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania.
(d) Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
'State Agency', as defined in Iowa Cade Section 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission, or other agency or authority ofthe State of Iowa.
9/23/2009 10:1:02 AM
Attachment 1. Additional Partner Contact Information
pplicant Entity: Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
Authorized
Representative- Name
and Title: Molly Grover, President & CEO
Complete Mailing
Address: 300 Main St., Suite 200, P.O. Box 705 Dubuque, IA 52004
County: tate Tax ID: Federal Tax ID:
Dubuque 2-0223700-001 2-0223700
Phone: Fax: E-mail:
563-690-9203 63-557-1591 olly@dubu uechamber.com
Attachment 2. Anticipated Energy & Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction
Dubuque supports national goals to reduce energy use and as a result, reduce carbon emissions by 80% by
2050. Dubuque2 understands the impact that individual, business, and institution choices have on energy
demand. Dubuque will educate its population on effective measures that families can take to save energy,
conserve water and reduce vehicle miles traveled, and thereby curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Dubuque2 will assist Smarter Sustainable Dubuque to measure baseline greenhouse gas emissions from a
representative sample of 1,000 pilot households in the areas of electricity use, water use and vehicle miles
traveled, Though not the kWh energy measurement traditionally used to measure energy consumption,
cubic feet of water and vehicle miles traveled also are measurements of energy ,consumed. The
production, distribution, and use these resources requires energy. This baseline will serve as the yardstick
upon which energy savings will be measured against. Focusing on the impact energy use has on
greenhouse gas emissions, Dubuque established the following goals:
• 50% of participating households will cut greenhouse gases by 5%;
• 30% of participating households will cut greenhouse gases by 10%; and
• 20% of participating households will cut greenhouse gases by 15%.
Based on these assumptions, Smarter Sustainable Dubuque and Dubuque2 will assist residents in savin
the following amounts of energy annually: .
Water Vehicle Miles
Traveled Energy/>Flectricity
Av Annual Savin s 9;600 cu ft 19,840 miles 10,930 kWh
CO2 Reduction (in tons)
1,000 Showcase Citizens (2 yr
timefiame) 31.44 tons 831 tons 1,640 tons
60,000 Citizens (community rollout) 1,668 tons 49,860 tons 98,400 tons
Based on the assumptions listed above, it is estimated that in two years 1,000 pilot households will reduce
their CO2 emissions by 2,502.44 tons. This program will also produce ongoing energy use and carbon
reductions. The results of the pilot and community outreach campaign will also inform City efforts to
reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gases community-wide through more informed decisions.
When carried out in the community of 60,000 citizens and 28,000 households carbon reduction based on
changed consumption of water, electricity, and vehicle miles traveled alone will equa157,056 tons.
,Attachment 3
Dubuquez -Iowa Power Fund Community Grant Application
Timeline:
January 2010 -
• Development & Launch of Do It Green (D.I.G.) Dot program
• D.I.G, campaign
• Host Kick-Off Event
• Development of Curriculum to Community plan
• Recruitment of pilot home participants
February 2010 -
• Dissemination of sustainability survey
• D.I.G, campaign
• Recruitment of pilot home participants
March 2010 -
• K-12 sustainable art contest & display program
• Sector engagement meetings -Business, Neighborhoods, Nonprofits, and Schools
• D.I.G, campaign
• Recruitment of pilot home participants
April 2010 -
• Earth Day
• Growing Sustainable Communities Conference
May 2010 -
• Ride Your Bike to Work/School Week
June 2010 -
• Data compilation of sustainability sur°vey
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Re: Telegraph Herald Newspaper Proposal & Match
Enclosed is the proposal presented by our coinmuivty newspaper.
The proposal is based on a ane-year program, and we've decided that we'd only utilize
approximately $50,000 of this proposal during the year. At this rate, we'd be purchasing
approximately $25,000 in the first six months of this initiative.
Additionally, we've received a commitment of 1:1 snatch from this partner, and will
receive an additional match of $25,000 for this dine period.
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November 12, 2009
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AWARDS AND HONORS
While we're not in the business of seeking professional justification in the Form of awards, we do use creative
competitions as a means of measuring our work against other local agencies, as well as determining how
ovr creative solutions standup against notional agencies.
Each year at the local Advertising Awards sponsored by the Advertising Club of Dubuque, we accept
numerous awards and have won the Best of Show four times in the past six years. The local show is the first of
a Ihree-tiered competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAFJ. Mission Creative has
won~awards at both the regional and national levels. In addition numerous industry publications have
featured pieces we have designed and developed.
Ultimately, however, the true test of our abilities is measured by the success of our clients and the longevity of
our business partnerships.
One of our clients, King's Pointe Waterpark Resort in Storm Lake, earned'Ihe Tourism Web Site of the Year
award at the 2008 Iowa Tourism Conference in Sioux City. Their web slle was selected based on
outstanding web site design, comprehensive information contained in the site, ease of use for travelers,
measurable success and use of web silo in overall marketing campaign.
In 2009, we were awarded Silver ADDY from the National American Advertising Federation for beverage
labels we developed for our client the Potosi Brewery Company. Being so honored of Ihis premier
competition has reinvigorated our team and further solidified our commitments to our clients. We understand
that our business will grow if we assist your business ingrowing.
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KEY PERSONNEL /ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
We bring a team approach to our work so while one may lead the project, all members of our staff provide
input so we can deliver the best solution possible. We welcome the opportunity for each member of the team
to inlegrale Iheir own personal expertise.
BETSY MCCL05KEY ~ Managing Director, Corporate for WCI> betsy@missioncrealive.biz
Betsy came to Mission Creative with over 21 years of experience as a marketing leader in the hospitality
~~ and tourism Industry. She excels in direct marketing, strategic planning, and business development, In
addition, she provides consultation to mulfiple clients and Iheir in-house marketing teams by offering her
proven methods of marketing strategy, research, and business planning. Betsy will lead the strategic
approach for all marketing and strategic planning.
TOM CULBERTSON ~ Creative Directar> tom@missioncrealive.biz
ll `; _ ' Tom's creativity and innovativeness, as well as his ability to mentor other designers, have resulted in
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unique qualities and attributes, Tom is excellent at aligning the overall project goals wish the best design
~ :., ` approach. Tom is responsible for leading the creative development oFall oFourcommunity brand
campaigns. All creative work presented will be reviewed and crlliqued first by Tom, Thereby ensuring
consistency in design and brand voice.
MICHELLE WOOLF ~ Account Execulive> mchelle@missioncreative.biz
Utilizing a consultative approach, Michelle works with clients to understand and identify needs, managing
the project from development Through to completion. Throughout the initial development of o projects to ifs
completion, Michelle offers consultation and critical thinking to ensure oil project requirements hove been
.Identified and met. Michelle's familiarity with our process and easy accessibility make her an ideal
' candidate for leading this team. She will serve as the main facilitator in our client partnership. Her ability to
identify all aspects oFa project means That nothing will be overlooked.
SEAN MURPHY ~ Senior Designer> Sean@missioncreative.biz
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Although Sean began his careerwilh Mission Creative as an intern, his passion for design has fueled his
growth into a master print artist. With an easy-going and accommodating personality Sean quickly earns the
- trust and respect of every client he works with. His love of a challenge and ability to break creative
- boundaries has resulted inaward-winning designs. Sean throws his heart and soul into every project he
. undertakes. His commilmenl to the brand strategy set forth for our clients is unprecedented.
__- :; ., ~ LUKEGIBBS ~ SalesAccountCoordinator>luke@missioncrealive.biz
- ~ For all project related Inquiries, Luke is the go•to person. As your project moves through our internal
- processes, Luke Is aware of each slap. Luke can provide the most up-to-date information regarding your
-. ,;: ~ project. You will find his aHention to detail and ability to locate information invaluable. Luke provides insight
and guidance to clients regarding how best to utilize social media to enhance Iheir marketing and
advertising efforts.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
At Mission Creative we continually challenge ourselves to provide unique solutions Ihat surpass the
expectations of our clients. Our success is rooted in the passionate belleF Ihot each creallve solution Fils
perfectly with the marketing goals of our clients.
In consideration of Dubuque2 proceeding with the Branding and Design projects, Mission Creative will
provide Dubuque2 with a Marketing 5trolegy at no cost (value of $1,200(.
MARKETING STRATEGY
Our approach to marketing strategy Is based on assisting you in setting goals, identifying target audiences,
and determining geographic markets to focus your efforts on for the Future, This approach has allowed us to
partner wlth our clients to develop strategies which exceed their expectations.
Every group periodically Faces urgent strategic marketing challenges chat can affect the future of the effort for
many years. The goal is meshing overall target audience's current life situations with your overall
organization's goals and desired outcome.
Mission Creative will research and recommend a direction based on the Following criteria:
• Whot needs or problems does Ihis sustainability project resolve in the short and long term forthe
public?
• Which audience market segments are attracted to your organization's efforts and what vehicles
will serve the message most effectively?
• Which motivations orvalues do we need to lap into From a creative message standpoint, Ihatwill
lead people to decide to become engaged and take action?
• What changes or bends In Dubuque demographics and psychographics are affecting the general
interest or attraction to such an effort?
• What audiences will give us the most impact and send the message upward and how fo we reach
Ihem?
For consumer marketing, Ihis means using geographic and demographic segmentation, as well as
psychographic segmentation (i.e., values, altitudes, IlFeslyles), and behavior motivations.
The summary outline will include:
1. Segment the market
• Geographic
• Demographic
• Psychographic
• Behavior
2. Development of a market penetration recommendation
3, Marketing Strategies -What should the committee do to achieve its objectives?
• Communication (PR and Media) Strategy Summary
• Promotion Strategy (Getting it to a neighborhood level)
• Distribution Strategy (direct mail; radio etc)
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BRANDING
Every brand is a conglomeration of pieces, widgets and doohickeys that come together in a totally unique
way to Form something bigger. For the brand to be successFul, the trick is to blend the pieces in the best
possible way. Our crealive team excels at merging all the various aspects of your brand in a totally unique
manner that communicates what your brand means succinctly and consistently no molter what vehicle is
utilized.
Guided by the marketing strategy, our creative department meets with you during a crealive Strategy
Session (CSS). This meeting will be focused on determining what the tagline and brand language will be
through discussion of concepts, message and design direction. We utilize the Information gathered in this
meeting to develop a creative brief For your overall account, which will serve as a guidebook For your brand.
From our initial meeting wish Dubuque2 representatives, Mission Creative Feels bubuque2 is a viable name
and has gained some initial equity. However, we do feel the style and color scheme of the identity, as well
as the tagline and message needs to be revisited and updated.
Based on the CSS we will develop 3-5 taglines wish associated brand language. The brand language will
give you an idea of what you can expect creatively (i.e. voice for crealive will be friendly and
approachable, like a neighbor, etc.). Prior to any crealive development, a tagline needs to 6e determined.
PROCESS
1) crealive Strategy Session
2) Development of tagline and brand language
3) Present concepts to Dubuque2 representatives
4) Selection of one 1-2 options for revisions/refinement
5) Present refined 1-2 options for selection of 1 option
6) Presentation of final option
DESIGN CONCEPT
Mission Creative will develop the design, look~and messaging to support the approved tagline and brand
language, The specific applicallons (i.e. billboard, website, online ad, etc.) will be determined from the
marketing strategy and Feedback and direction From the creative strategy session.
PROCESS
1) Develop recommended campaign to communicate brand message and tagline
2) Present campaign to Dubuque2 representatives
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ESTIMATED FEES
Quota is valid for 60 days from date of proposal,
MARKETING STRATEGY ............................................................................ FREE ($1,200VALUEj
BRANDING ......................................................................:................................$2,520 - $3,150
DESIGN CONCEPT ............................................................................................$3,500-$5,500
Quoted fee includes description as provided in thls proposal. Morkeling Strategy is Free wish approval of the
Branding and Design Concept projects. Revisions, beyond those Included, will be billed at an additional
hourly rate. Print coordination and printing costs are not included.
Presented by:
Michelle Woolf, Aceount Executive
Mission Creative
Approved by Date
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS APPLY
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November 19, 2009
Memo
To: Iowa Potiver Fund
From: Dubuque
Re: On-Media Television Advertising Proposal & Match
Enclosed is the proposal presented by our community cable television advertiser,
The proposal is based on a one-year program at a cost of $27,600 of this proposal daring
the year, At this rate, we'd be purchasing approximately $13,800 in the first six months
of this initiative.
Additionally, we've received a commitment of in-lcinded match from this partner, and
will receive an additional match of $18,300 for this time period.
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Re: Lamar Billboard Advertising Proposal & Match
Enclosed is the proposal presented by our community billboard advertiser.
The two proposal options are based on a one-year program at a cost of $30,000 &
$32,100 during the year. Our preferred suggestion, is to purchase an annual commitment
of $12,000 of billboard advertising to use as we see fit. Thus, we'd be putchasing
approxnnately $6,000 in the first six months of this initiative,
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LAMAR ADVERTISING OF DUBUQUE • QUAD CITIES
Dubu.q~,e 2
Outdoor Advertising Options
Option I: One 14x48 digital bulletin rotation and one 10x21 digital
poster rotation(see attached sheets for locations). One slot in
each package, rotating every Monday for twelve months. Each
slot is pre-embtable, based on availability. Lamar has the
option to bump either or both slots if all digital slots are
contracted at full rate.
• Monthly Cost for the bulletin rotation=$1450.00
• Monthly Cost for poster rotation= $1050.00
• Total twelve month investment~$30,000.00
Option II: One 14x48 digital bulletin rotation and three 10'5"x22'8'
traditional poster locations per month. One digital slot rotating
every Monday within the pool of three bulletin locations. This
slot is pre-embtable based on availability. Lamar has the option
to bump Dubuque 2 if all digital slots are contracted at full rate.
• Monthly Cost for the bulletin rotation=$2,000,00
• Monthly cost for three poster locations= $500.00
• Production separate for traditional billboards $700
per vinyl. Three vinyl's needed far program.
Production cost $23 85.00
• Total monthly investment= $2500,00
• Up front production cost= $2100
• Total twelve month investment= $32,100.00
Purchase option two and add a poster digital slot for an
additional $1000.00 per month. Total Package price of Option
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Bachelor of Arts in Geography (Emphasis in Social and Economic Geography) ~ The University of Iowa, Iowa City
Available Upon Request
DAVID J. LYONS
5804 PLEASANT AVENUE DES MOINES, IOWA 50312
PHONE (515) 480-83G2 (OFF) (515) 279-7559 (RES)
E-MAIL DAVID LYONS(a3THEIOWAINSTITUTE.COM
Professional Experience
President
TR Corp
Present
President and Chief Executive Officer responsible for overall management of research and development firm
focusing on economically sustainable strategies for newly arising public and private sector challenges. Diverse
areas of activity including, but not limited to, health care, energy, economic and community development,
environment and infrastructure finance.
Chief Business Development Officer 2000 to 2009
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Member of organizational executive team responsible for overall function of organization and senior executive for
new business research and development for state's largest general farm organization. Diverse areas of responsibility
including, but not limited to, rural vitality, health insurance and wellness, new business opportunities, community
development, membership benefits and other responsibilities as directed by the IFBF Executive Director and IFBF
Board ofDirectors.
Director 1994 to 2000
Iowa Department of Economic Development
Directed all activity for statewide business development, workforce support, community development, international
trade, finance authority, tourism and other responsibilities as assigned by Governor, Legislature or Economic
Development Board ofDirectors_ Successfully directed multi-million dollar budget and staff of approximately 150.
Commissioner and First Deputy 1987 to 1994
Iowa Insurance Division
Directed all activity for statewide oversight of insurance, securities, regulated industries and other responsibilities as
assigned by the Governor or Legislature. Successfully directed multi-million dollar budget and staff of
approximately 100.
Counsel
Iowa Legislature
1982 to 1987
Directed and coordinated legal drafting and consultation to both chambers of the Iowa Legislature in areas of
commerce, judiciary, state government and ethics. Directed teams for advanced activity on civil, corporate and
constitutional law issues.
Education
J.D., University of Iowa School of Law, Iowa City, IA 1983
B.S., Loras College, Dubuque, IA [Political Science] 1980
Interests and Activities
Family (Wife Sandee, Maureen [15] and Hannah [10]); accomplished chef; martial arts black belt avid reader
CORI L. BURBACH
1665 Atlantic St Dubuque IA 52001. (563)581-5584 . cori.burbach@hotmail.com
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA
BA: PublicAdministration, Minor.• Family Services, May 2005
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
University of Delaware, Newark, DE
MPA, Focus: City Management and Planning May 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sustainable Community Coordinator September 2009-present
City of Dubuque, IA
• Responsible for implementation of community's Sustainability Strategic Plan, public outreach
and education, local business support, grant application and management, and analysis and
implementation of sustainable practices and purchasing fox City departments
Stimulus Coordinator June 2009-September 2009
City of Dubuque, IA
• Managed City response to economic stimulus opportunities
• Coordinated all department grant applications and grant administration requirements
Resource Development Director June 2009-September 2009
Dubuque Main Street
• Coordinated funding requests and grant applications, researched financing opportunities
• Liaison between property owners; local, state, and federal government representatives and non-
profit organizations
ICMA Local Government Management Fellow June 2007 June 2009
Cities of Dubuque, IA d~ Lancaster, WI
• Composed public information announcements and campaigns in a variety of forms
• Prepared grant and award applications
• Assisted in preparation of annual capital and operating budgets
• Managed volunteer recruitment and coordination
• Performed Human Resource functions, including implementation of organization-wide
intercultural competency strategic plan, conducting department staffing analysis, and
development of personnel policies
• Member of Sustainable Community strategic planning and implementation-team
• Provided research support and policy recommendations at the request of City Council
and administrative staff
Management Intern
Borough of Media, PA
May 2006-May 2007
• Created Capital Improvements Plan and assisted in preparation of Operating Budget
• Completed research and analysis in preparation for union contract negotiations
• Assisted in the interview and hiring process fox Borough employees
• Completed analysis, research, and customer service at the request of the Borough Manager
Public Administration Research Assistant Aug 2005-May 2007
University of Delaware Institute for Public Aff 'airs, Newark, DE
• Assisted planning staff in development of municipality comprehensive plans
• Member of team that developed comprehensive economic development strategy for the State of
Delaware
• Facilitated meetings of municipality officials and public participants
Planning Intern Jan 2006-May 2006
Delaware O~ice of State Planning and Coordination, Dover DE
• Assisted planting staff in the development of municipality comprehensive plans
• Completed research and analysis on proposed legislation at the State level
Program Coordinator Sept 2003-May 2005
University of Northern Iowa State ~' Local Government Program (SLGP), Cedar Farr IA
• Initiated development of SLGP
Conducted organizational planning and program development of SLGP
Facilitated planning sessions and planned local government and student training sessions
Management Intern June 2004-Aug 2004
City of Waverly, ZA
• Collaborated with Financial Director to compile history of TIF districts
• Coordinated with department directors to write and distribute public notices
• Assisted City Manager on various tasks as assigned
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
International City/County Management Association
Iowa City/County Management Association
Wisconsin City/County Management Association
Wisconsin Government Finance Officers Association
Dubuque Young Professionals
Pi Alpha Alpha (Public Administration Honor Society)
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Steering Committee Chair, 2008 Dubuque Community Days of Caring
Volunteer, Dubuque Regional Humane Society
Volunteer, DuRide
Volunteer, Road to Success
REFERENCES
Available upon request
Nancy Van Milligen
807 Lacey Court • Dubuque, Iowa 52001 • 563-556-7388
Educataion
• Master of Public Administration, Southern Illinois University, 1989.
Concentration in Social Policy and Social Welfare Issues.
• Bachelor of Political Science, Southern Illinois University, 1977.
Professional Experience
Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque, 02/01/2003 -
Present. President/CEO
• Responsible for leading the organization in all matters concerning the
business of the Foundation and fulfilling its mission, which is "to work
to improve the quality of life in the Dubuque region by evaluating and
addressing community issues, building a permanent charitable
endowment and connecting donors to the critical needs of the
community." Serve in the role as community leader, specifically as a
catalyst and a convener.
Clarke College Vice President, 05/2000 - 02/2003
Vice President for Institutional Advancement, 05/2001- present.
Vice President for Adult and Continuing Education, 05/2000 - 05/2001.
Iowa Citizen Foster Care Review Board, NE Iowa Administrator, 1994 -2000.
Adjunct Professor of Political Science,1990 --Present
Area of Concentration: Organizational Behavior, Social Policy and Public Administration.
Clarke College, Department of History and Political Science.
Loras College, Department of Political Science, Department of Social Work.
University of Wisconsin Platteville, Department of Political Science,
Governor State University, Department of Political Science, Chicago, IL
Columbia College, Department of Political Science, Chicago, ]L
Northeastern Illinois University, Department of Political Science, Chicago. IL
National Boards
Funder's Network fox Smart Growth and Livable Communities, Board Member, 2009
Council of Foundations, Public Policy Committee 2009- present
Past State of Iowa Boards and Commissions
Iowa Council on Foundations, Immediate Past President
Chair, State of Iowa Empowerment Board, 1998-2004
Elected chairperson, July 2002.
Member, Grant Review Committee; Disburse $119 million in funds.
District 1A Judicial Nominating Commission; Term beginning February 1998.
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, September 1998 -June 2002.
Elected Chairperson, 2000 -- 2002. '
Member, Planning Committee, Governor's Conference on Volunteer
Member, Plaiuung Committee, Iowa Summit, 1998. Keynote Speaker: General Colin Powell
Local Boards and Community Service-
Current Board Commitments:
Every Child/Every Promise 2004 -present
Past Board Commitments:
Crescent Community Health Center, 2003-present
Mercy Hospital, Board of Directors, 2003-present
Dubuque County Historical Society, Member, 2001-present
Mississippi Valley Promise Board 2004-Present
Dubuque County Empowerment Board, Member, 1998 -2004
Dubuque County Decategorization Committee, 1996 - 2001
League of Women Voters, Executive Board, Dubuque 1995 - 2000
Bop Scouts of America, Executive Board, NE Iowa Council, 1993-1999
Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Dubuque Board of Managers, 1996 - 2001
Mercy Hospital Committee Member, term beginning 11 /97-12/2002
Public Policy Committee, Organizational Ethics Committee
YWCA Executive Board Member, October 1996- October 1999
Center. for Business and Social Research, Loras College,
"Executive Board-Member, June 1997 -June 2002.
Dubuque Chapteti of the NAACP, Member, 1995 -Present
Awards
Church Women United, Inc Human Rights Award
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Distinguished Alurruu, 2006
Governor's Above and Beyond Award 2005
Women on the Move Certificate of Leadership 2003
Governor's Volunteer Award 2002
Tanner Legacy Award for Community Service, 2001.
Tanner Company. contributed $5000 to charity of my choice.
Women of Achievement Recognition 2001
Dale Carnegie Highest Achievement Award,1999
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Eric Dregne
408 Park Ave. Galena IL 61036
ericdregne@hotmail.com
815-777-0843
Experience
Younkers Dubuque, IA
Store Manager. Responsible fox driving Sales and Profit with a team of Executives and Associates.
Drove sales, profit and credit results. Directed, a seasoned team to achieve $18 Million in Sales and over
$4 Million in Profit. Grew Credit card base by more than 50%. Achieved bonus fox exceeding profit
goals in 2007, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999. Led Region in credit in 2006, 2007. Developed team,
including 1 manager to Assistant Store Manager Position and others to Sales Manager position.
Participated on corporate committees foi new signing systems and Community Day promotion.
Developed the current promotion for clearance shoes, now used by the entice corporation.
Assistant Store Manager. Responsible fox driving Sales and Profit within my area of the stores
responsibility, with a team of Executives and Associates. Developed my.understanding of Department
Store business while ensuring the objectives of the company were met in sales, profit, credit and
service. Received award for Assistant Store Manager of the Year for the company in 1999.
GAP Inc. Chicago, IL
Store Manager. Responsible fox opening a new location in the Chicago Market.
Hired and developed entire team including 3 Assistant Managers and 60 Associates. Exceeded
objectives for new store in each of the first 2 years. Invited to work on a team to develop new
strategies fox denim shops within GAP stores. Oux team's strategies earned corporate recognition and
many aspects were implemented.
Camadon Inc. Chicago; IL
Sales Representative. Worked with corporate clientele to develop programs and equipment for office
communication needs including printer, photocopier and fax. Frequent contact with executive
decision makers required strong communication skills, polished presentation skills and the ability to ask
fox the sale and get results.
Kinney Shoes
Store Manager. Responsible for managing locations in Chicago and Madison market. Developed my
career from stock associate position, to sales associate, assistant manager and finally into Store Manager
position. Led district in Sales and Team Development.
Education
Attended the University of Wisconsin, Psychology and Philosophy Major, 1986-1991
Community Work
Steering Committee for Envision 2010. Dubuque Iowa, 2005. Worked with a committee to develop
and facilitate a community visioning process that put £oxth the next 10 big ideas for the Dubuque
Community, to be executed by 2010.
Steering Committee for Every Child ~ Every Promise. Dubuque Iowa, 2007. Developed and
facilitated a community engagement process to create a strategic plan and Growth Chart fox kids 0-20
in the Dubuque Community
Board Chair fox Every Child ~ Every Promise. Dubuque, Iowa 2008-09
Dubuque Axes Chamber of Commerce. Dubuque Iowa, 2000-Present
Board Member and current Board Chair. Also involved in Membership committee and various related
projects, including outreach to Galena Chamber, established regular meetings/dialogue and shared
projects between the organizations.
Steering Committee for Great Galena Balloon Race. Galena, Illinois 2004-2007.
Organized Marketing, Development and Event programming for the Great Galena Balloon Race, an
annual event that raises funds fox the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Galena Area Chamber of Commerce. Galena, Illinois 2007-2009 Legislative Committee Member,
Vision2020 Steering Committee Chair.
Aaron C. Burbach
1665 Atlantic St. Dubuque IA 52001
Office: 563-5 82-3 002
Cell: 563-581-7400
Email: aaron(a~alittletasteofphilly.com
Objective: To obtain a position that allows me to use my developed management, public relations,
sales and communication skills in an organization that enables me to be engaged with
highly motivated individuals and allows me to be of service to my community.
Qualifications: • Experience with and ability to use a variety of sales, marketing and
public relations techniques
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proven staff and facilities management skills
• Ability to think analytically and provide objective and fair decisions
• High degree of flexibility anal creativity exhibited in work products and practices
• Ability to absorb and implement new information and goals in a fast paced
environment
• Proven conflict management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Corel Word Perfect, Macromedia Flash,
FL Studio 8 and web based research
Education: La Salle University, Philadelphia PA
BA: Communication, dual focus Marlce[rilg and Public Relations
Work
Experience: Americorps Member, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque,
Dubuque IA
October 2009 to present
Provide support to staff of Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque
(Programs supported: Dubuque2 & Elevate)
• Assist in the development of marketing strategies and community outreach tools
• Assist in the writing of grants to finance Dubuque2 initiative
• Assist in the development of program budget
• Act as a support tool for children aging out of foster care through the Elevate
program.
General Manager/Marketing Director, A Little Taste of Philly, Dubuque IA
February 2007 to present
Responsible for every facet of the management, marketing and development of
small local business:
• Advertising, community relations and copywriting
• Hiring and personnel management
• Site management
• Financial management
• Customer service
• Product development
• Purchasing
• Design and implementation of all aspects of new restaurant location
• Vendor negotiations
Sales Associate, RadioShack, Philadelphia PA
December 2005 to January 2007
'T'hrived in a 60% commission based sales environment and spent three straight
months as the district's #1 salesperson
• Commission based sales
• Customer service
• Site maintenance
• Inventory
Service : Assistant Coach, Pop-Warner Football, Dubuque ]A
Au~zrst 2009 to Present
Provide an avenue for growth and development for young men ages 7-9 in body the
realm of competitive adrletics and personal growth
• Teaching.of football skills and techniques
• Assist in interpersonal relationship building
• Teaching and fostering good sportsmanship
• Helping to draw comparisons between success and failure in athletics and success
and failure in life
Assistant Coach, La Salle Youth Football Camp, Pluladelplua PA
2005 to 2006
Provide an avenue for growth and development for at risk young men in inner-city
Pluladelplua
• Teaching of football skills and techniques
• Assist in interpersonal relationship building
• Teaching and fostering good sportsmanship
• Helping to draw comparisons between success and failure in athletics and success
and failure in life
References: Furnished upon request