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Hodag Facilities Drewbuilders Dinner

Thursday, September 29, 2011

More than 100 Rhinelander School District Supporters, alumni and friends gathered for the Hodag Facilities Foundation DreamBuilders dinner recently.

The event was held to celebrate the contributions of donors and review the significant objectives they have set for the months ahead. Board member Sue Makris said the campaign has raised $875,000 to date and with additional in kind donations, they are right at their goal of $950,000.

January kicked off the $1 million comprehensive capital campaign, Many Hopes. One Dream. to support major facility renovations at the Rhinelander district. These improvements are above and beyond those being funded by the referendum. As a result of the campaign, students will see improvements to the auditorium, gymnasium, fitness center, pool, digital media center and more.

Many of the contributions from donors were designated for specific areas of improvement. The foundation is looking toward the future with a second phase that will address the science labs in the high school.

To describe the effect on the community, Makris said, "Never in history have so many individuals, businesses and families stepped up to make huge personal contributions to enhance facilities in our district."

To cap off the evening, the host of the dinner, the Rhinelander Cafe and Pub gifted the dinner to the foundation as his contribution to the campaign.

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