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The Real Lesson from 60 Minutes
Door County’s role in American elections has captured the national spotlight unlike any other. Out of the 513 counties scattered across the battleground states of Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, only one — our very own Door County — has consistently voted for the eventual winner in every presidential election this…
The Incredible Importance of an Independent Board of Directors
When considering the effectiveness of a charity, we at the Door County Community Foundation assign enormous importance to an organization’s governance. Those of us who evaluate non-profits as a profession know that a terrific indicator of an organization’s effectiveness is its ability to constitute an independent board of directors comprised of highly respected volunteer leaders.…
Protecting the Fabric of our Community
In every town, village, and city across our nation, there is a fabric woven through the lives of its citizens, a tapestry that tells a story of community. Here on our little peninsula and surrounding islands, we’ve prided ourselves on the strength of those ties, each thread representing a shared sense of purpose, commitment to…
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