Proclamation_Philanthropy Day (November 15, 2019) Copyrighted
November4, 2019
City of Dubuque Proclamation(s) # 4.
ITEM TITLE: Philanthropy Day(November 15, 2019)
SUM MARY: On behalf of the Association of Fundraising Professionals
Greater Tri-State Chapter
SUGGESTED DISPOSITION:
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Philanthropy Day Proclamation Supporting Documentation
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WHEREAS, philanthropic organizations are responsible for enhancing the quality of life for people;
and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the role played by the uniquely American tradition of philanthropy, the
United States Congress has designated November 15t" as National Philanthropy Day;
and
WHEREAS, voluntary associations formed to address societal needs are an integral part of American
society; and
WHEREAS, the history of American philanthropy is filled with the names of the founding fathers and
mothers whose efforts spawned hospitals, free public libraries, homes for widows and
orphans and volunteer fire departments, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Americans annually contribute billions of dollars to many worthwhile charities; and
WHEREAS, today the non-profit sector affects nearly every citizen in many ways through educational
and religious organizations, museums and universities, shelters for the homeless and
clubs that enrich their youth, and social service agencies that provide food, clothing,
housing, training and help for the indigent.
NOW THEREFORE, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM NOVEMBER
15, 2019 AS:
"PHILANTHROPY DAY"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND URGE ALL PEOPLE TO RECOGNIZE THE TRADITION OF
AMERICAN PHILANTHROPY AS IT CONTINUES TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE THE LIVES OF ALL
BY PROMOTING THE COMMON GOOD.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City
of Dubuque to be affixed this 4th day of
November 2019.
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Kevin S. Firnstahl, CMC, City Clerk
2019: Submitted and accepted by Deanne Althoff, Acting Chairperson, Mission Advancement &
Community Relations Director. Hills & Dales, 1011 Davis Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 . 563-556-7878.
2018: Submitted and accepted by Shirley Brown, Associate Director of Development of the Sisters of
Charity, BVM, 1100 Carmel Drive, 563-585-2854.
2017 Submitted by Mr. Kelly Myers, Regional Fundraising Adviser, AMPERAGE Marketing &
Fundraising, AmperageFundraising.com, IAmperageMarketing.com, 3280 St. Anne Dr. Dubuque, IA
52001 , 319.553.732, cell: 563.590-7511 . Accepted by Shirley Brown from the Association of
Fundraising Professionals Tri-State Chapter.
2016 Submitted and accepted by Mr. Kelly Myers, Regional Fundraising Adviser, AMPERAGE
Marketing & Fundraising, AmperageFundraising.com, IAmperageMarketing.com, 3280 St. Anne Dr.
Dubuque, IA 52001 , 319.553.7321
2015: N/A
2014: Submitted and accepted by Alissa Riegler, Associate Director of Annual Funds & Special
Events, (563)588-6559, alissa.rieqler(cilclarke.edu, Clarke College, 1550 Clarke Drive, Dubuque, IA
52001 .
2013: Submitted and accepted by Kara Leglar-Murphy, Development Director, Finley Health
Foundation, 350 N. Grandview, Dubuque, 589-2485, kara.muphv(c�unitvpoint.orq , and Association of
Fund Raising Professionals representative.
2012: Submitted and accepted by Dan McCarthy, Finley Health Foundation, 350 N. Grandview,
Dubuque, 589-2358, dan.mccarthv(c�finlevhospital.orq
2011 : Submitted and accepted by Dan McCarthy, Finley Health Foundation, 350 N. Grandview,
Dubuque, 589-2358, dan.mccarthv(c�finlevhospital.orq
2010: Submitted and accepted by Dan McCarthy, Finley Health Foundation, 350 N. Grandview,
Dubuque, 589-2358, dan.mccarthv(c�finlevhospital.orq
2009: Dan McCarthy, Finley Health Foundation, 589-2358, dan.mccarthv(c�finlevhospital.orq,
Accepted by: Dan, Finley Health Foundation, 350 N. Grandview, Dubuque
11/3/08 Dan McCarthy, Finley Health Foundation, 589-2358, dan.mccarthv(c�finlevhospital.orq, will
have representatives present to accept. Wendy Scardino of 1998 North Star Drive
9/5/07 Diane Brondyke dbrondvke(c�bvmconq.orq submitted request. Will have 2-3 representatives
there to accept.
10/26/05 Ken Werth from Hillcrest called @ this. I emailed him last year's and he'll get back to me
tomorrow with how many they need and the changes in the Proclamation.
10/20/04 Karen Knepper said that Chris Chapin-Tilton of Finley will pickup the proclamation at the
11/1/04 meeting.