Project Milestones
September 2024 – Campaign Launch Phase surpasses $4 million in pledges, with generous support from SSM Health, Fox Valley Savings Bank, Sadoff Family Foundation, Otto Bremer Trust, and Mercury Marine.
January 2024 – Campaign Launch Phase surpasses $3 million, with gifts from Society Insurance, the City of Fond du Lac, Holiday Automotive, Baker Family Foundation, and Ahern.
September 2023 – Campaign Launch Phase surpasses $2 million, including support from BCI Burke, Fond du Lac Area Foundation, Grande, and CD Smith.
July 2023 – Campaign Launch Phase begins, focusing on securing early leadership gifts and building campaign momentum.
Spring 2023 – Partner organizations review and refine long-term partnership details to ensure ongoing collaboration and sustainability.
December 2022 – National Exchange Bank and Trust Foundation provides a lead gift of $1 million, signaling strong community support.
October 2022 – Boards of both organizations give formal approval to move forward with the capital project.
August 2022 – Preliminary floor plans and design renderings completed by Excel Engineering. CD Smith, serving as construction manager, presents initial project budget estimates to support planning discussions and guide next steps.
June 2022 – Initial concept walk through with Excel Engineering.
May 2022 – Organization boards approve exploration of a capital project to address safety upgrades and future needs.
April 2022 – Executive leadership begins discussions on safety improvements to better protect members and staff.