Members
Steve Arbour
Ann Backes Dodge
Terry LaValle
Jerry Snustad
Dwight Rudquist
Laura Thompson
Keeley Todd
Wendy Uzelac

Family Selection
Chair - Ralph Nyquist
Members
Gene Baker
Nick Eltgroth
Marcie Lindgren
Diane Skelly
Brooke Staskivige

Purpose
The purpose of the Family Selection Committee is to prepare, announce and
receive applications for potential owners of Habitat homes, all within the guidelines
of Itasca County Habitat for Humanity. It's objective is to select and assist as many
families as can be effectively served each year, while adhering to Habitat for Humanity
International selection criteria.

Family Support
Members
Jane Bonneson
Bev Murray
Jerry Snustad
Jean Thompson

Purpose
Support families as a friend and information source. Members of the committee
monitor progress of the families in the program and provide homeownership training.

Fund Development
Chair - Wendy Uzelac
Members
Missy Charnley
Ryan Davis
Alana Hughes
Dan Jackson
Luke Popham
Diane Skelly
Shane Skelly

Purpose
Work in partnership with the Board of Directors to ensure that the fiscal needs of the
affiliate are met and to share the opportunity throughout the community to participate
in the ministry with cash and in-kind gifts.

Public Relations
Chair - Shannon Benolken
Members
Kim Brink-Smith
John Connelly
Heathyr Lazo
Marie Nitke
Stephanie Rose

Purpose
Educate the community to motivate support for ICHFH.

Volunteer Coordination
Chair - Ann Backes Dodge
Members
Jake Goering
Ann James
Joni Namyist
Brooke Staskivige

Purpose
The Volunteer Coordination Committee exists to identify, recruit, orient, utilize,
retain and recognize volunteers in order to carry out the ministry of Habitat for
Humanity. The committee is responsible for ensuring that the program is volunteer-
friendly and conducive to a rewarding experience to maintain the highest possible
level of participation.

ReStore
Manager - Chris Reyerson
Assistant Manager - Chuck Clark
Members
Keith Anderson
Dennis Benolken
Sholom Blake
Jane Bonneson
Ben Edwards
Ralph Nyquist

Purpose
To guide and support the ReStore Manager with creating a sound business
plan for a new fundraising program for Habitat - a retail outlet that sells used
and surplus building materials to the general public. Money raised will
further the ministry of Habitat.

Thrivent Builds(Click here to email for more info)
Members
Chapter Specialists - Joan & Loren Solberg
Fund Raising Leader - Mike Carlson
Project Leader - Sherry Frick

Purpose
To bring Thrivent Financial members, Lutheran congregations and individuals and
Habitat for Humanity affiliates, partner families and other community members together
to help families achieve greater economic independence through building simple,
decent homes.

The Thrivent Builds Homes grant program sponsors seventy percent of the total
for each home approved. Remaining funds will be raised through the efforts of the
local Thrivent Chapter, Lutheran congregations and Habitat.

In addition to raising funds for one additional home, 50 percent of the volunteers
on-site must be Lutheran and of that number, 50 percent must be members of Thrivent
Financial for Lutherans.



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