Healthy families are the backbone of a healthy community. From active living to injury-free living to substance abuse prevention, strong support systems are a key to success. To emphasize our focus on families, we are exited to introduce our rst-ever campaign family: Byran, Candy, Brady, and Skylar Kuntz! Bryan is the VP of Operations for Intellicom. He graduated from UNK in 1995 with a degree in organizational communication. Bryan has previously been active in our community as a volunteer with the United Way and the TeamMates mentoring program. Candy is a stay-at-home mom, part time grant writer, and independent ambassador with Plexus Worldwide. As a former grant writer for Miller and Associates, she was involved with Community Partners through Safe Routes to School and the Bu alo County Housing Coalition. Bryan and Candy love staying busy walking, gardening, gol ng, and spending time with their kids. Brady and Skylar enjoy joining their parents for walks, reading, and exploring Bu alo County. e Kuntz family is excited to be part of the campaign this year and love all the great family events that Community Partners helps promote. So far, they

have been able to participate in the Healthy Families Weekend, Walk Out on Your Job, and are looking forward to the Community Building Block Party at the Community Olympics. Community Partners is instrumental in

promoting healthy families and providing children with a community in which they can thrive, they said. As a family, we are honored to be a small part of this great organization. We want to thank the Kuntz family for their support in building a healthier Bu alo County, not only in representing Community Partners, but also in leading as examples of active and involved community members. We couldnt be more excite for whats to come in 2015! Be on the lookout for them at our upcoming events:

PhotoVoice Reception & Exhibition June 15, 5:30 p.m., Merryman Performing Arts Center

Community Building Block Party June 28, 4 - 5 p.m., Harmon Park

If you would like to learn about our annual campaign, visit bcchp.org/campaign. eres information on what we do, our coalitions and emerging task forces, stories from the community about our work, and information on how you can help build a healthier Bu alo County.

June 2015 Our Campaign Family Our Campaign Goal Block Party

Meet Our Campaign Family: Bryan, Candy, Brady, and Skylar Kuntz

Bryan, Candy, Brady, and Skylar Kuntz.

Bu alo County Community Partners Contact Information

Visit bcchp.org/board for complete board member listing or bcchp.org/contact for complete sta listing and contact form.

General Information308-865-2284 info@bcchp.org

Denise Zwiener, Executive Director 308-865-2280 dzwiener@bcchp.org

Nikki Gausman, Board Chair308-237-2599nikki@safecenter.org

Campaign Goal Set at $155,000After a successful campaign last year, and with lofty goals as 2020 approaches, Community Partners is excited to announce a campaign goal of $155,000 for 2015. ese funds will not only help us as we work towards our goals for the Bu alo County 2020 Vision, but will also help us pursue additional grant funding to help leverage community donations. e support weve seen and partnerships weve built continually help us secure grant funding to bring into the community, but donations are important to help us continue our work. So far, weve raised nearly 40% of our goal. Please consider a donation to our 2015 annual fund campaign. Donate on our website at bcchp.org/donate or contact us at 308-865-2284 or info@bcchp.org to learn more.

Greg & Linda BarneyDan & Linda MuhlbachBeth Baxter & Kent MagnusonJana PetersonKenton & Lynnda Sha erContryman & Associates P.C.

ank You to Our Donors: If you would like to partner with us through a nancial donation, you may:Contact Denise Zwiener at 308-865-2280 or dzwiener@bcchp.org

Donate on our website, bcchp.org, by clicking the blue Donate button.

Meet Our Campaign CommitteeLooking to get more information on Community Partners and what we do? Contact one of our annual campaign members. Were excited to be working with this wonderful group of community members! Greg Barney Dick Beechner Elnida Chandler Kathy Gosch Marilyn Hadley Jenni Klingelhoefer Cory Kruse Bruce Lear Michelle Lindner Leslie Martin Nikki Masek Matt Mims Sherry Morrow Jonathan Nikkila

Jana Peterson Sue Reiber Carol Renner Jan Rodehorst April Roggasch Michelle Sawicki Mike Schnieders Carol Schwarz Ken Sha er Greg Shea Mike Tye Jon Watts Crystal Win eld

June 28, 4 - 5 p.m.Harmon Park, south end

Bounce house!

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Bike blender!

Awesome yard games!

Free healthy snacks!

CommunityBuildingBlock Party!Join us for healthy snacks, fun activities, and a chance to meet our board and coalition members to learn what we do.

Please note: Kearney residents are not allowed to block off streets.

In partnership with:

It was invaluable to meet with other home owners and share ideas for keeping the night safe for everyone. Cruise Nite was safer around our property last year and we expect the e ect to be stronger this July. Community Partners made that happen.

Community Partners has the unique ability to draw together the players needed to address a large challenge like the crowds drawn by the post-Cruise Night gatherings. Landlords, law enforcement, city government representatives from each group were able to communicate directly, and that wouldnt have happened without Community Partners.

- Mary Jo Chatelain, Property Owner, 25th St., KearneyAs a registered dietitian for a company with a long-standing wellness program, our company nds great value in our partnership with Bu alo County Community Partners and Activate

Bu alo County. Activate Bu alo County has been helpful in creating unique and dynamic wellness programming and ideas that consistently evolve and ensure the best possibility of long term success for our employees. -Kaiti George, Registered Dietician, Hy-Vee

$58,158

June 28, 4 - 5 p.m.Harmon Park, south end

Bounce house!

Special thanks to our sponsors:

Bike blender!

Awesome yard games!

Free healthy snacks!

CommunityBuildingBlock Party!Join us for healthy snacks, fun activities, and a chance to meet our board and coalition members to learn what we do.

Please note: Kearney residents are not allowed to block off streets.

In partnership with:In partnership with:In partnership with:

Bu alo County Community Partners has taken the lead role in the successful application process for Americas Best Communities. Being recognized as one of Americas Best Communities has tremendous

potential for the Kearney area as we work through work force, housing, transportation, and career center projects. Community Partners has been critical to our success to date and a driving force as we move forward in the process. -Stan Clouse, Mayor, Kearney

As parents, talking with our kids is one of the most important ways we can in uence whether they use drugs or alcohol. We also know how important it is to have the extended support of our

families and friends reinforcing those same values in our kids, and how much more di cult it is when we are doing it alone without that extended support. Bu alo County Community Partners helps support our families by o ering educational resources for teens and families talking about substance abuse issues for the rst time, from those just needing a little inspiration to those who are in the middle of crisis. And then they widen that circle of reinforcement by challenging our community to see the bene ts we all gain by taking an active and responsible role in promoting positive behavior together.

-Julie Kinnaman, Account Executive, Charter Media

PO Box 1466Kearney, NE 68848

We would like to thank CHI Health Good Samaritan for providing printing and mailing services for our newsletter.

Meet Our Staff!Denise ZwienerExecutive Director

Holden ArmstrongMarketing Coordinator

Ann Hu manExecutive Assistant

Ariane AtenData Coordinator

Tana NelsenSubstance Abuse Prevention Coordinator

Kate HannonSafe Routes to School Coordinator

Mark ForadoriYouth Coordinator

Fun Fact: I was raised on a farm in Pleasanton, married Shayne Zwiener, and moved seven miles to his farm which has been in the family for over 100 years.

Fun Fact: My wife and I have been making and selling art for the past few years. Shes sold a lot of paintings, jewelry, sculptures, and more. Ive only sold a few pieces because my art is too weird.

Fun Fact: I have an addiction to chocolate peanut butter cups. Peanut butter eggs, peanut butter Christmas trees . . . I need them.

Fun Fact: I am on the Kearney Community eatre Board of Directors.

Fun Fact: My best times are with my children and grandchildren. We enjoy camping, holiday baking, decorating, and playing games.

Fun Fact: I enjoy drumming on the Bricks in downtown Kearney with Kearney Live Music founder Dennis Miller and friends.

Fun Fact: I lived in Northern Ireland for four months. It was the most beautiful place even when it rained every day.

Josh AriasIntern

Fun Fact: I brie y raised about 60 goats on family owned property and we owned a llama named Steve.

Lani MartinIntern

Fun Fact: I absolutely hate JELL-O, jelly, and jam. Basically anything that jiggles on the spoon before you eat it!