February 2021
Dear Friends,

I am thrilled to announce that I just completed my first year with the Foundation! It has been an eventful and memorable year for both the Foundation and for myself. Even though some events and activities looked different than in previous years, the Foundation continued to celebrate many milestones and I feel fortuanate to have had the opportinity to be part of it. Included in these were awarding Ryan Art Grants, Brosious Grants, Glasrud Fellowships, E3 Grants, and dozens of scholarships! It is times like this that I like to step back and appreciate the time, talents, and financial support that all of you, our supporters, have given to the Foundation. The climate may be a little different, but our mission is strong and the programs continue!

I am hopeful that our 2021 events will return as we know them and I am truly looking forward to planning the Golf Tournament and the BEAR Legacy Fundraiser event. If you are interested in being part of one of these fun event planning groups, please fill out the volunteer form below. We look forward to having you be part of the planning team!

I appreciate all you do to help the Foundation reach its mission to provide excellence in education to all students attending WBLAS!

Best Wishes,

Lori Arnold
WBLAEF Executive Director
Round 2 Brosious
Grants Awarded
Seven additional Brosious grants were recently awarded to educators in Round 2 of the grant submittal process.
Glasrud Family Fellowships Awarded
The 2021 Glasrud Family Fellowships were recently awarded to three recipients.
E3 Grants Due March 3
Environmental learning opportunities are the focus of the E3 Grant. The deadline to submit applications is March 3.
Golf Tournament
August 16
Save the date for Monday, August 16 for our annual golf tournament! This year's event is at a new venue - Oak Glen Golf Course in Stillwater!
Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award
Submit a nomination for the 2021
J. Stanley and Doris Hill Legacy Award. Deadline for submission is April 23, 2021.


Covid Relief Fund
Angel Fund dollars are hard at work to assist district families with our COVID-19 relief fund.
Lynn Mielke Distinguished Educator Award
Applications are now being accepted through April 2. Last year's award recipient, Ryan Kehoe, Custodian at Central Middle School, is pictured above.
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Staff Appeal
Thank you to all WBLAS staff who donated to the Foundation during our Annual Staff Appeal! We appreciate your continued support of the Foundation.
Welcome New Board Members!
We are excited to welcome three new board members: Kimberly Anderson, Britt Fouks and Angie Johnson.
Kim Anderson
Britt Fouks
Angie Johnson
Interested in Getting More Involved?
We Have Many Ways
You Can Volunteer:

Marketing Content Coordinator - To assist the Foundation with various projects throughout the year. Knowledge of email marketing tools or platforms, InDesign and/or Photoshop preferred.

Special Events - Do you like the excitement of a fundraiser? We are looking for volunteers to lend their time and talents to our golf tournament, Fall fundraiser and special projects throughout the year.

The Closet - We are always looking for help at The Closet. Sorting clothing and helping with family visits; this is a great opportunity if you have flexibility in your schedule.

Interested? - Please contact Lori Arnold at [email protected] or visit our website and fill out a Volunteer Application online.
Thank you to our 2020-2021
Gold Partner Sponsor!
White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation
4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110