Annual Donations
2025 Annual Donations Announced
Shingobee Township recently distributed donation checks to several non-profit organizations. The donations were made upon recommendation of township electors in attendance at the annual meeting conducted during March. Shingobee Township allocates a small part of its annual tax levy (4% during 2025) for distribution to area organizations which provide services that enhance the quality of life for township residents.
Donations for 2025 totaled $5,500 and included $250 to Cass County Agricultural Assocation for the county fair, $1,000 to Cass County Museum and Historical Society, $500 to Faith In Action for Cass County, $250 to Jackpine Stables, $250 to Lakes Area Dive Team, $2,000 to Lake May Senior Center, $250 to Support Within Reach, and $1,000 to Walker Area Food Shelf.
Additionally, during 2025, the township has made several contributions to the City of Walker to offset operating costs of city run facilities including $20,000 for the Dale and Harriet Jones Walker Public Library, $7,000 for the Walker Evergreen Cemetery, and $,2500 for the outdoor skating rink.
2024 Township Donations Total $8,500 + Something for the New Library
Upon recommendation of township electors in attendance at the annual meeting conducted during March, Shingobee Township recently awarded donation checks to several organizations. Shingobee Township allocates a small part of its levy (4% during 2024) for distribution to area organizations which provide services that benefit township residents.
Donations for 2024 totaled $8,500 and included $250 to Cass County Agricultural Association for the county fair, $1,000 to Cass County Museum and Historical Society, $250 to Crisis Line & Referral Service, $500 to Cass County Faith in Action, $250 to Family Safety Network, $250 to Lakes Area Dive Team, $2,000 to Lake May Center, $250 to Support Within Reach, $2,000 to Walker Area Community Center, $750 to Walker Area Food Shelf, $500 to Walker Bay Theatre, and $500 to Walker Area Foundation for Walker on the 4th.
Additionally, $20,000 was contributed to the new Dale and Harriet Jones Walker Public Library for ongoing operational and maintenance needs.
Township Contributes $7,000 in 2023
Shingobee Township recently awarded a total of $7,000.00 in financial contributions to local nonprofit organizations. The organizations deliver a wide array of resources which serve to enhance the quality of life for area residents. Donation requests were considered during the Township Annual Meeting conducted the second Tuesday of March. Representatives from several of the organizations met at Shingobee Town Hall prior to a recent town board meeting to accept their respective contributions.
2023 donations included $250.00 to the Cass County Fair, $1,000.00 to Cass County Museum & Historical Society, $250.00 to Crisis Line & Referral Service, $500.00 to Faith in Action for Cass County, $250.00 to Family Safety Network, $2,000.00 to Lake May Center, $250.00 to Lakes Area Dive Team, $250.00 to Support Within Reach, $750.00 to Walker Area Food Shelf, $500.00 to Walker Bay Theatre, and $1,000.00 to WHA Community Education for the summer recreation program.
In addition to the donations considered at the annual meeting, Shingobee Township contributed $7,000.00 to the City of Walker toward operating costs associated with operation of the Walker Evergreen Cemetery as well as $2,500.00 toward the operating costs of the outdoor ice rink this past winter and $750.00 to the Cass County Economic Development Corporation.
Tim Andersen, Director of Cass County Historical Society & Museum, accepts the $1,000 donation from Board Chair Ron Geiser.
Shingobee Board Chair Ron Geiser (third from left) distributes checks to Jackie Frana on behalf of Lakes Area Dive Team, Tim Andersen on behalf of Cass County Historical Society & Museum, and Deputy Bryan Welk on behalf of Crisis Line & Referral Service.
2022 Township Donations Total $8,000
Shingobee Township recently awarded a total of $8,000 in financial contributions to several area organizations. The organizations deliver a wide array of resources which serve to enhance the quality of life for area residents. Donations included $2,000 to Lake May Senior Center, $2,000 to Walker Area Community Center, $1,000 to Cass County Historical Society & Museum, $750 to Walker Area Food Shelf, $500 each to Cass County Faith in Action and Walker Bay Theatre and $250 each to the Cass County Fair Board, Crisis Line & Referral Service, Family Safety Network, Lakes Area Dive Team and Support Within Reach.
Shingobee Township Donates $10,000 to Area Organizations in 2019
Representatives of several organizations recently met at Shingobee Town Hall to accept their respective contributions. Pictured from left to right are Kim Schultz of Walker Area Community Center ($5,000), Jane Greer of Senior Leech Lakers/May Lake Center ($2,000), Shingobee Board Chairman Ron Geiser, Fred Rogers of Minnesota Folklore Theatre ($500) and Deputy Chad Chiono representing Lakes Area Dive Team ($250). Other donation recipients were Cass County Historical Society ($1,000), Cass County Faith in Action ($500), Walker Area Food Shelf ($500), and Cass County Fair ($250).
2015 Township Donations
Shingobee Township recently announced the list of organizations receiving monetary support for 2015. Part of the annual township levy is allocated to public service and contributions are made pursuant to state statutory guidelines. The annual donations for 2015 totaled $14,800 and were to: Cass County Fair Board ($150), Cass County Historical Society and Museum ($1,000), Crisis Line & Referral Service ($250), Faith in Action for Cass County ($750), Family Safety Network ($750), HOWA Family Center ($500), Senior Leech Lakers ($2,000), Walker Area Food Shelf ($200), Walker Community Center ($6,000), WHA Community Education Summer Recreation ($2,500), Minnesota Folklore Theatre ($500) and the Itasca Moraine Chapter of the North Country Trail ($200).
2014 Township Donations
Shingobee Township made financial contributions to several area organizations this past spring. The contributions totaled $16,450. Representatives from some of the organizations accepted the donations at the Shingobee Town Hall. Organizations receiving financial support included Cass County Historical Society ($1,000), Walker Area Community Center ($6,000), WHA Community Education Summer Recreation Program ($2,500), Cass County Faith in Action ($750), Crisis Line and Referral Service ($250), Family Safety Network ($750), HOWA Family Center ($600), Lakes Area Dive Team ($500), Lutheran Social Services Senior Nutrition ($400), Senior Leech Lakers ($2,000), Walker Area Food Shelf ($500), and the Walker Public Library ($700). Shingobee Township also contributed $500 to the Cass County Aquatic Invasive Species Plan Initiative. Part of Shingobee Township's annual levy is for public service and is used to benefit the town in accordance with Minnesota Statutes.
Representatives of several organizations recently met at Shingobee Town Hall to accept their respective contributions. Pictured from left to right are Kim Schultz of Walker Area Community Center ($5,000), Jane Greer of Senior Leech Lakers/May Lake Center ($2,000), Shingobee Board Chairman Ron Geiser, Fred Rogers of Minnesota Folklore Theatre ($500) and Deputy Chad Chiono representing Lakes Area Dive Team ($250). Other donation recipients were Cass County Historical Society ($1,000), Cass County Faith in Action ($500), Walker Area Food Shelf ($500), and Cass County Fair ($250).
2018: Shingobee Township donated $10,000 to area non-profit organizations following its Annual Meeting.
Pictured receiving their respective contributions are front left to right, Jane Greer and Becky Snow on behalf of Senior Leech Lakers/Lake May Center ($2,000) and back, left to right are Fred Rogers on behalf of Minnesota Folklore Theatre ($500), Joe Freeman on behalf of Lakes Area Dive Team ($250), Shingobee Board Chairman Ron Geiser, and Kim Schultz on behalf of Walker Area Community Center ($6,000). Other organizations receiving contributions for 2018 included Cass County Historical Society and Museum ($1,000) and Cass County Fair ($250).
Pictured receiving their respective contributions are front left to right, Jane Greer and Becky Snow on behalf of Senior Leech Lakers/Lake May Center ($2,000) and back, left to right are Fred Rogers on behalf of Minnesota Folklore Theatre ($500), Joe Freeman on behalf of Lakes Area Dive Team ($250), Shingobee Board Chairman Ron Geiser, and Kim Schultz on behalf of Walker Area Community Center ($6,000). Other organizations receiving contributions for 2018 included Cass County Historical Society and Museum ($1,000) and Cass County Fair ($250).
Representatives of various organizations stopped by the Shingobee Township Town Hall on May 10th to accept donation checks which were considered subsequent to the Annual Town Meeting held on March 14th. Pictured at left is a $500 check being presented to members of the Lakes Area Dive Team. Other financial contributions included $1,000 to the Cass County Historical Society & Museum, $250 to Crisis Line & Referral Service, $750 to Faith In Action for Cass County, $500 to Minnesota Folklore Theatre, $2,000 to Senior Leech Lakers/May Lake Center, $500 to Walker Area Food Shelf, $700 to Walker Public Library and $6,750 to Walker Area Community Center.
2017 Township Donations
Representatives of various organizations stopped by the Shingobee Township Town Hall on May 10th to accept donation checks which were considered subsequent to the Annual Town Meeting held on March 14th. Pictured at left is a $500 check being presented to members of the Lakes Area Dive Team. Other financial contributions included $1,000 to the Cass County Historical Society & Museum, $250 to Crisis Line & Referral Service, $750 to Faith In Action for Cass County, $500 to Minnesota Folklore Theatre, $2,000 to Senior Leech Lakers/May Lake Center, $500 to Walker Area Food Shelf, $700 to Walker Public Library and $6,750 to Walker Area Community Center.
2016 Township Donations
Representatives from several local organizations met at Shingobee Town Hall on April 13th to accept their respective contributions. Donations totaling $13,300.00 were as follows: $1,000 to Cass County Historical Society and Museum, $2,000 to Senior Leech Lakers, $500 to Minnesota Folklore Theatre, $150 to Cass County Agricultural Association, $500 to Lakes Area Dive Team, $700 to Walker Public Library, $250 to Crisis Line and Referral Service, $750 to Faith in Action, $6,750 to Walker Area Community Center, $500 to Walker Area Food Shelf and $200 to Itasca Moraine Chapter of the North Country Trail.
Pictured from left to right are Tim Andersen, Director of the Cass County Museum, Katy Carpenter, Executive Director of Support Within Reach, Joe Freeman, representing Lakes Area Dive Team, Joanne Pels, representing Lake May Center, Marty Cook, representing Walker Area Food Shelf, Theresa Eclov, Executive Director of Faith in Action for Cass County, Shingobee Board Chair Ron Geiser, and Mayor Jerecho Worth of the City of Walker on behalf of the Walker Public Library.
Chairman Ron Geiser presents a Certificate of Appreciation to Renee Geving of the Cass County Historical Society. Geving compiled an extensive compilation of Shingobee Township history for its 2013 Centennial Celebration.
Cass County Museum Director Linda Gilsrud accepts a $1,000 Township donation from Board Chair Ron Geiser
2013 Township Donations
Shingobee Township recently made its round of annual donations. Donations for 2013 totaling $14,550.00 included: $250.00 to Boys and Girls Club of Leech Lake - Walker Chapter, $150.00 to Cass County Agricultural Assn, $1,000.00 to Cass County Historical Society, $750.00 to Faith in Action for Cass County , $600.00 to HOWA Family Center, $200.00 to Let's Go Fishing, $2,000.00 to Senior Leech Lakers, $6,000.00 to Walker Area Community Center, $2,500.00 to WHA Community Education Summer Recreation Program, $400.00 to Walker LSS Senior Nutrition and $700.00 to the Walker Public Library.
Pictured from left to right are Tim Andersen, Director of the Cass County Museum, Katy Carpenter, Executive Director of Support Within Reach, Joe Freeman, representing Lakes Area Dive Team, Joanne Pels, representing Lake May Center, Marty Cook, representing Walker Area Food Shelf, Theresa Eclov, Executive Director of Faith in Action for Cass County, Shingobee Board Chair Ron Geiser, and Mayor Jerecho Worth of the City of Walker on behalf of the Walker Public Library.
Pictured from left to right are Tim Andersen, Director of the Cass County Museum, Joanne Pells, representing Lake May Center, Marty Cook, representing Walker Area Food Shelf, Shingobee Board Chairman Ron Geiser, Geri Peterson, Executive Directo of Family Safety Network, and Jackie Frana, representing Lakes Area Dive Team.
Chairman Ron Geiser presents John Dainsberg of Let's Go Fishing with a $200.00 check.
