One of the Foundation’s top priorities is endowment growth. To that end, the 1997-1998 Board of Directors established a planned giving program, the Lowell Nelson Society, named for the man who provided distinguished service and leadership as the District’s Superintendent from 1959 until he retired in 1973. Everyone who values excellent public school education is urged to consider membership in the society. Members generously perpetuate their support of public education in Winona beyond their lifetimes.
Membership is accorded to those who leave a legacy to the Foundation by naming it as a beneficiary in their wills or other estate plans, insurance policies, qualified pension plans, or through charitable trusts, bargain sales, or other charitable arrangements. Appreciated assets generally provide the best opportunities for high-value, low-cost charitable planned gifts. The Foundation urges donors to consult with their financial advisors when considering a planned gift.
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Current members of the Lowell Nelson Society are listed below. We hope you’ll consider joining those who are leaving a lasting legacy that will benefit WAPS students for generations to come.
| Judy Bodway | Shelley & John Milek |
| Susan & John Eddy | Gay & Arvid Mortensen |
| Mark Godsey | Joliene & LaVerne Olson |
| Gayle Goetzman | Linda & Don Olson |
| Norma Grausnick* | Herbert B. & Anne B. Polachek* |
| Harriet Green | Russ & Wanda Rattunde |
| Scott & Carmen Hannon | Robert & Jean Raz* |
| Jim & Shannon* Hanzel | Nancy & Jim Reynolds |
| Donna Helble* | Chuck & Judy Shepard |
| Susan Hoffe* | Barbara Schilling* |
| Neva King* | Sharon Suchla* |
| Harland & Pauline Knight* | Rita Sullivan* |
| Ruth Kottschade* | Linda A. Wood |
| Tom & Leone Mauszycki | Joyce and Pete* Woodworth |
| Luke & Brenda Merchlewitz | |
| Ramona & Roger* Metz |
*Deceased