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Emmetsburg Area Service Organizations
| Organization & Contact |
Purpose |
| AAUW | |
| Mary Lou Morrison 712-852-3155 |
The purpose of the American Association of University Women is to promote education and equity for women of all ages. Membership is for women with two-year degrees as well as Baccalaureate degrees or above. They meet monthly with a program and help support programs for women. |
| American Cancer Society | |
| Kay Wollum 712-852-4412 |
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. It works to prevent cancer, save lives, and diminish suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. The local group sponsors the Relay For Life event annually. |
| American Heart Association | |
| Pat Schmeling 712-852-4075 |
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. |
| Art & Audrey Smith Foundation | |
| Wells Fargo Bank 712-852-4412 |
This Foundation was established by Art and Audrey Smith so their generosity could continue after their deaths. Its purpose is to establish, enlarge, or enhance worthwhile projects in the community, such as the Wellness Center complex and many other projects. Applications for funds can be directed to Wells Fargo Bank. |
| Beta Sigma Phi Sorority (Iowa Kappa Phi) (Iowa Mu Mu) | |
| Patty Kelly 712-852-3238 Betty Merrill 712-852-2500 |
There are several chapters of Beta Sigma Phi in Emmetsburg. It is an international women's friendship network. It provides educational programs and opportunities for service to others. It includes women of all ages, interests, and educational and economic backgrounds. |
| Catholic Daughters of America (CDA) | |
| Angie Beem 712-852-3869 |
The purposes of the organization are to participate in the religions, charitable and educational teachings of the Church; to engage in creative and spiritual programs; to help members develop their talents in meaningful ways that positively influence the welfare of the Church and all people throughout the world. |
| Chamber of Commerce | |
| Cecilia Miller 712-852-2283 |
The Chamber of Commerce is a membership organization which promotes business issues and concerns on behalf of its members for the betterment of the community. Members work together using various committees to sponsor a variety of community activities, such as fireworks on 4th of July, Friday Coffees, and ribbon-cutting ceremonies. |
| Ducks Unlimited | |
| Joel Horsley 712-852-3287 |
Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl. The local organization sponsors a youth-oriented Wings & Wetland weekend in May, a golf tournament in summer, sporting clays and fundraising shoot in the fall, and has a fundraiser banquet in the fall and a major donor appreciation banquet in spring. |
| Emmetsburg Educational Foundation | |
| Brian Garrels 712-852-2856 |
This is a non-profit, independent foundation dedicated to enhancing quality education for students in the Emmetsburg School District. It participates in the Dollars for Scholars program and provides numerous scholarships to students. Its aims to obtain funds through foundations, memorials, solicitations, etc. and to raise the awareness of the public to their needs. They give thousands of dollars to students each year. |
| Emmetsburg Main Street Theater | |
| Brent McAllister 712-852-2243 |
Main Street Community Theater is a non-profit volunteer organization, whose purpose is to contribute to the cultural and recreational life of our community by presenting outstanding plays and providing an opportunity for on-stage and off-stage participation. It holds a membership drive in the winter months to help support the Theater. www.mainstreetcommunitytheater.com |
| Federated Women’s Club | |
| Gwenna Appel 712-855-2419 |
This service organization is dedicated to improving themselves, their community, and their world. This group serves the community by providing scholarships, books, helping the needy, and sponsoring a blood drive. |
| First United Methodist Church Endowment Foundation | |
| Brian Garrels 712-852-2856 |
This foundation serves not only the United Methodist Church for non-budgeted projects, scholarships, and other supports, but also provides seminars and other activities for the community. |
| Five Island Lake Restoration Board | |
| Rick Jones 712-852-2986 |
The Board was created for the purpose of helping restore Five Island Lake by improving the quality of water and the depth. The Board takes care of all the details in keeping the dredging process operating. |
| Hospice of Palo Alto County | |
| Karen Kauffman 712-852-5500 |
Hospice responds to the unique needs of the terminally ill by providing physical and emotional care to dying persons and their families. The hospice philosophy seeks to allow the terminally ill person to be at home, close to family and friends, while still under professional medical supervision. |
| Hospital Auxiliary | |
| Phyllis Carpenter 712-852-3575 |
The Auxiliary’s main purpose is to help support the Palo Alto County Hospital, through raising funds, sponsoring a blood drive, volunteering at flu clinics and gift shop. |
| Iowa Great Lakes Long Beards | |
| Brian Swanson 712-262-3979 Greg Poe 712-852-3127 |
This organization raises funds to help preserve wild life habitat. They help with the Wings & Wetlands program at the Nature Center and offer educational displays for kids. It is an affiliate of the Wild Turkey Federation. |
| Kiwanis | |
| LaVern Stangl 712-852-2050 |
Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service-minded men and women who respond to the unique needs of their communities and address worldwide issues. Some of their projects include Serving the Children of the World; assist children, young adults, the aging, and the needy; improve communities; and encourage international understanding. The local group sponsors many pancake breakfasts. |
| Knights of Columbus | |
| John Kenyon 712-425-3233 |
The Knights of Columbus is a lay Catholic family fraternal service organization. It raises funds to support local charities and local parishes. |
| Last Page Book Club | |
| LouAnn Huberty 712-852-2334 |
This is a group for anyone who enjoys reading and discussing books. The group reads a book a month and meets the second Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Public Library. |
| Lions Club | |
| Tony Albert 712-852-9074 |
The Emmetsburg chapter of Lions Club offers the opportunity for members to give something back to their communities through involvement in local projects or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world's blind. Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global community. |
| Masonic Lodge | |
| Orval Hankey 712-852-4533 |
The Masons are a Fraternity whose purpose is to make good men better. It promotes bonds of friendship, compassion, and brotherly love. |
| Palo Alto Arts Council | |
| LouAnn Huberty 712-852-2334 |
The Palo Alto Arts Council was founded in 1978 by a group of interested citizens to foster public appreciation of the Arts. This non-profit group promotes the arts and culture throughout the year by sponsoring art events in the schools, libraries, county fair, and in the community in general. They hold a membership drive each fall to help defray the cost of their activities. Their annual Tour of Homes in the fall is their fund-raising activity. |
| Palo Alto County Beef Producers | |
| Ted Greinert 515-889-2965 |
The purpose of the Beef Producers is to promote beef. They frequently grill beef for special events, such as the Palo Alto County Fair, 4th of July celebrations, and other special occasions. |
| Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation | |
| Bill Lapczenski 712-852-4885 | The Palo Alto County Gaming Development Corporation (PACGDC) is an Iowa not- for-profit corporation. It is the sponsoring organization that holds the license for the Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Palo Alto County. In accordance with Iowa law and its operating agreement, PACGDC receives funding from Wild Rose operations. Funds received are distributed to deserving non- profit organizations in Palo Alto County. Our mission is to strengthen our communities for future generations by creating partnerships, leveraging resources, and being a catalyst in identifying and supporting community needs. www.paloaltogaming.org |
| Palo Alto County Conservation Board | |
| Maureen Horsley 712-852-3287 712-260-2089 |
The purpose of the County Conservation Board is to
conserve the natural resources of the county; to acquire, develop,
maintain and make available public parks, preserves, recreation centers,
wildlife and other conservation areas; to provide adequate programs
of public recreation; to help educate local residents about the natural
world.
The Palo Alto County Conservation Board manages over 2,200 acres of public forests, parks, marshes and prairies. Habitat management includes tree planting, prairie and wetland restoration and management, wildlife food plots, fish stocking and the maintenance of nesting structures for ducks, geese, and songbirds. |
| Palo Alto County Corn & Soy Bean Association | |
| Jim Stillman 712-852-4598 |
The purpose of this association is to promote use of corn and soybeans, through educational programs, offering foods made from these products, lobbying for bio diesel and ethanol. They offer educational programs, have a test plot at ILCC farm, and offer scholarships to students. |
| Palo Alto County Democratic Party | |
| Norlyn Stowell 712-852-3604 |
The purpose of the Palo Alto County Democratic Party is to promote the Democratic party to all citizens and to promote Democratic candidates. |
| Palo Alto County Fishing Club | |
| Dean VerMulm 712-852-3707 |
This club works to restock the fish population in Five Island Lake and other area lakes. They also sponsor several fishing tournaments and provide a variety of seminars. |
| Palo Alto County Garden Club | |
| Margie Kundel 712-852-9715 |
This organization is designed to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, encourage the conservation of natural resources, partake in civic planting, land development, and the art of flower arranging. The club meets monthly and sponsors a Garden of the Month. |
| Palo Alto County Genealogical Society | |
| Sandy Iwen 712-852-3107 |
This organization is a chapter of the Iowa Genealogical Society (IGS). It is a non-profit educational organization which seeks to encourage genealogical and historical research. It maintains the Genealogy Room at the Library. |
| Palo Alto County Historical Society | |
| Lee Beem 712-852-3869 |
This organization is devoted to preserving things of value to Palo Alto County. It has an extensive collection of historical newspapers, books, family histories, items, etc. |
| Palo Alto County Hospital Foundation | |
| John Hand 712-852-4808 |
This foundation was established in 1990 for the purpose of raising funds to support health care in Palo Alto County, including purchasing equipment for the hospital and other needs, such as ambulances and clinics. |
| Palo Alto County Pork Producers | |
| Linus Solberg 712-424-3843 |
The purpose of this group is to promote pork; it is associated with the Iowa Pork Producers. They serve meals for various activities in the community, such as the Palo Alto County Fair, for the Chamber, at the grocery stores. They also donate to 4-H clubs. |
| Palo Alto County Republican Party | |
| Tom Magee 712-852-4320 |
The purpose of the Palo Alto County Republican Party is to promote the Republican party to all citizens and to promote Republican candidates. |
| Palo Alto Gun Club | |
| Don Bruch 712-852-3240 Roger Will 712-852-2775 |
This organization provides an opportunity for trap shooting at Sportsman’s Park, 3 miles north of Cylinder. It holds shoots on Wednesday nights and open shooting on Thursday nights during summer season. Other activities and leagues vary with the season. |
| Partners In Drug Awareness | |
| Elaine Boes 712-852-5419 |
The purpose of PIDA is to promote the prevention of substance abuse and enhance the awareness of risks involved for all citizens of Palo Alto County. |
| PEO | |
| Mary Cooper 712-852-2252 |
PEO is a sisterhood based on the principle of friendship and loyalty. It supports five educational projects. |
| Pheasants Forever | |
| Jack Parisi 712-852-4046 |
Pheasants Forever (PF) is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to the protection and enhancement of pheasant and other wildlife populations. The group holds an annual banquet to honor members. |
| Progress Club | |
| Courtney Schwartz 712-852-8282 |
This service organization sponsors Santa’s Secret Shop at Christmas time for children to shop. The funds earned are used for community needs, such as the library, fireworks, and hats for babies born at hospital. It meets once a month and has a program. |
| Red Hat Society | |
| LouAnn Huberty 712-852-2334 |
There are several chapters of this group in Emmetsburg. This organization promotes fun after fifty for women of all walks of life. They believe in enjoying life and sharing a bond of affection with others. |
| Relay for Life | |
| Candy Bisenius 712-852-2087 |
A special event sponsored by the American Cancer Society to honor cancer survivors and remember those who lost their battle. Funds raised from this event support their research program to eliminate cancer. |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation | |
| Doug Vlasma 712-852-3398 |
This organization is similar to Ducks Unlimited and Pheasants Forever in that it is devoted to the conservation of habitats, forest land, and wilderness and restocking of elk populations in various states. |
| Rotary Club | |
| Mike Wentzel 712-852-2294 |
Rotary International is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. |
| RSVP Volunteer Program | |
| Laura Johnson 712-852-5313 |
RSVP is part of a nationwide network called Senior Corps that recruits adults 55 and older to use their skills, talents and life experience to meet community needs through volunteer service. It is sponsored by Iowa Lakes Community College. |
| S.C.O.R.E. | |
| Dick Ditch 712-852-3277 |
The Service Corps of Retired Executives Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the small business community through no-fee mentoring and business counseling and low-cost workshops. |
| Senior Citizens Multi-purpose Center | |
| Sarah Stevens 712-852-3350 |
The Senior Citizens Center is located at 2008 11th St. It provides the Dinner Date meals Monday through Friday and provides a social environment for senior citizens. Call for reservations. They occasionally serve a pancake breakfast or soup & pie meal for the public. The facility is available for special events. |
| Silver Advantage Club | |
| 712-852-5480 | A senior program for people 50 and better. It offers health education and fitness programs, health screenings and clinics, nutrition services, transportation, insurance information, support groups and community resources and referrals. They also offer a Senior Fun and Wellness Day, Coffee Talks, and a few day trips. |
| St. Pat’s Association | |
| Mick Conlon 712-426-5678 |
This non-profit volunteer organization helps to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day with a three-day celebration in March. Each year, they re-live the customs of their Irish ancestors with a large Parade, the O’Round the Loch run, a Rugby Tournament, along with several “Miss” competitions and other activities. St. Pat’s Headquarters and Gift Shop is located at 10th & Broadway, 712-852-4326. |
| Tops Club | |
| Judy Johnson 712-852-2625 |
TOPS offers a healthy, caring and supportive approach to weight control at an affordable price. TOPS® is a non-profit international family of all ages, sizes, and shapes from all walks of life. It is dedicated to helping each other Take Off and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. It offers fellowship while you change to a healthier, new lifestyle and learn to maintain it. |
| VanderVelde Primitive Culture Foundation | |
| Maureen Horsley 712-260-2089 |
This foundation was established under the ILCC Foundation to preserve the artifacts and collections of Margie Vandervelde in her many travels throughout the world and her works with primitive cultures. Her collection is permanently displayed in the display area between the Smith Wellness Center and Iowa Lakes Community College classrooms. |
| VFW | |
| Roger Picray 712-852-4793 |
Veterans of Foreign Wars is committed to improving the lives of veterans and service personnel, their families and their communities. It is devoted to promoting citizenship, volunteerism, and facilitating aid for veterans and their families. |
| VFW Ladies Auxiliary | |
| Ellen Pickray 712-852-4793 |
This organization is devoted to helping veterans and their families who need help. This group contributes to other organizations, provides refreshments for Veterans Day and Memorial Day activities, sell poppies to help disabled vets, and sponsors a Fish Fry. |
| Weight Watchers | |
| Deena Fries 712-852-5201 |
Weight Watchers helps you make wise food choices, eat healthy and enjoy food and exercise. It provides support and guidance to help you reach your weight goal and stay there. It meets Wednesdays at Iowa Lakes Community College, Room 817, with weigh-ins at 5 p.m. |
*If any organization has been missed, please email info@emmetsburg.com with the correct information.
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