tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45285449061138516002024-03-13T21:48:58.809-07:00Charlotte Johnson (Otto Bremer) | BloggerHas Helped Lead the Otto Bremer Trust for 25 Years
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-86902190801145683822017-06-01T16:28:00.002-07:002017-06-01T16:28:33.848-07:00Otto Bremer Trust Grant Recipients in the Owatonna Area<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">As Otto Bremer Trust co-CEO, Charlotte Johnson helps guide an organization with an investment presence across the Upper Midwest. The grants Charlotte Johnson facilitates are targeted at organizations with an on-the-ground presence and a positive social impact on local communities.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">As recently reported by the Owatonna People’s Press, the <a href="http://www.ottobremer.org/about/where-we-work" target="_blank">Otto Bremer Trust</a> (OBT) completed an early 2017 grant making cycle that involved the identification of recipients of nearly $8 million in community investments. The selection process was described as involving the assessment of a diverse range of needs, with a focus on identifying those applicants that had the greatest positive community impact. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Among the organizations within the Owatonna, Minnesota, community that received grants was Beds For Kids, LLC. The nonprofit provides durable beds and bedding materials to children in need and received $15,000 toward its charitable efforts. Another recipient, Ruth’s House of Hope, Inc., received $50,000 from OBT toward its support services and shelter, which it provides to women and children who are homeless in the Faribault area.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-46500086600450487502017-05-22T18:03:00.001-07:002017-05-22T18:03:38.106-07:00Crow Wing County Victim Services’ Coordinated Efforts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Charlotte Johnson serves as trustee and co-CEO of the Otto Bremer Trust where she guides investments in Minnesota, North Dakota, and western Wisconsin organizations with a charitable focus. In 2016, Charlotte Johnson and her associates at the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) coordinated the distribution of $47 million in investments in nonprofits regionwide. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In March of 2017, <a href="http://crowwing.us/526/Victim-Assistance" target="_blank">Crow Wing County Victim Services </a>received a $50,000 OBT grant toward its provision of assistance to victims as they undergo a process of recovery. Meeting the needs of more than 2,000 people annually, the nonprofit provides countywide services that include financial and court-related support following criminal incidents. Areas of focus include domestic violence, theft, kidnapping, stalking, and protection order violations.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The grant was described as enabling Victim Services to continue to maintain a high level of responsiveness to serious community needs. The support it provides continues as offenders make their way through the courts and the criminal justice system.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-2916506653020122982017-05-11T13:00:00.001-07:002017-05-11T13:00:51.800-07:00Otto Bremer Trust Awards Grant to Crow Wing County Victim Services<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">As trustee and co-CEO with Otto Bremer Trust (OBT), Charlotte Johnson is tasked with guiding the distribution of grants to organizations spanning the Upper Midwest. Among the nonprofits that Charlotte Johnson and her Otto Bremer Trust colleagues directed funds toward in early 2017 was <a href="http://crowwing.us/526/Victim-Assistance" target="_blank">Crow Wing County Victim Services</a>.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Located in Brainerd, Minnesota, the organization offers financial, court-related, and general support services to approximately 2,000 victims on an annual basis. The only organization of its type countywide, it is a critical support vehicle for those who have experienced kidnapping, burglary, harassment, stalking, and Internet crimes. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The $50,000 received by Crow Wing County Victim Services will allow it to fully aid victims as they seek recovery from criminal incidents. In addition to general recovery support, the organization provides informed legal guidance as the alleged offender navigates the criminal justice system. The grant was described by an OBT executive as assisting victims in taking first steps toward “healing and resolution.”</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-72936009334394781532017-03-08T10:53:00.003-08:002017-03-08T10:53:58.204-08:00Otto Bremer Breaks Grantmaking Records in 2016<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aXTdsY8axbQ/WMBTNz3ROpI/AAAAAAAAAF8/NcbWNLQzYWM6uOSU2BmtT5ljVXEo__0PACK4B/s1600/th.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aXTdsY8axbQ/WMBTNz3ROpI/AAAAAAAAAF8/NcbWNLQzYWM6uOSU2BmtT5ljVXEo__0PACK4B/s400/th.jpg" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Overseeing the activities of the Otto Bremer Trust in her role as trustee and co-CEO, Charlotte Johnson helps manage the trust in accordance with its Trust Instrument. In January 2017, the Otto Bremer Trust announced that it has awarded over $47 million in <a href="http://www.usagrantapplications.org/v4/4ba.php?tc=ya" target="_blank">grants</a> and investments to programs and organizations that meet the trust’s goal of building communities through organized initiatives throughout Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, and North Dakota.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In total, grants and investments were made to over 550 organizations in the regions where the trust operates. Charlotte Johnson spoke about the pride she and the organization felt in having broken previous records to make the $47.3 million granted throughout 2016 the largest distribution during the course of a year in the history of the trust.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The amount exceeds the average annual figure of $42 million, set over the last five years, and brings the amount granted by the organization in its lifetime above $600 million.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-42035196652590416302017-02-08T08:07:00.000-08:002017-02-08T08:07:12.602-08:00Tips for Preparing for Your First Hike <br />
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In addition to being a co-CEO and trustee of the Otto Bremer Trust,
Charlotte Johnson is an energetic person who participates in many
physical activities. Charlotte Johnson of the Otto Bremer Trust enjoys
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiking" target="_blank">hiking</a> in her spare time.<br /><br />Focusing on safety at all times is important for hikers. Here are some tips to help.<br /><br />1.
Always plan your route on a map beforehand. Plot your trail, understand
how much distance you will cover during the hike, and mark any
landmarks you can use for navigation on the map, which should then be
stored in your backpack.<br /><br />2. Start small with your hikes. Consider exploring local parks and nature reserves before you take on the big challenges.<br /><br />3.
Consider joining a club so you can gain access to useful resources and
people who share their passion and experiences with you.<br /><br />4. Stay
hydrated at all times. As a general rule, pack one liter of water for
every two hours you intend to hike. You can also mark areas on your map
where you can get refills if needed.<br /><br />5. Invest in a good pair of
hiking boots, but remember that a high price does not necessarily
guarantee a good pair of boots. To make sure the boots are comfortable,
wear them for at least a few hours two or three times before you go
hiking.
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Charlotte Johnson is an experienced senior executive who serves as a co-CEO and trustee of the Otto Bremer Trust. Charlotte Johnson of Otto Bremer is also a keen golfer who plays regularly. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.golfnetguide.com/improve-golf-swing-follow/" target="_blank">The drive </a>is one of the most important shots in the game of golf. Here are a few tips that should help you improve your drive.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">1. <b>Focus on the shot </b>rather than everything that surrounds it. At times, playing off the tee can feel like a performance, especially if an audience is present. Drown out distractions and get the shot right.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">2. <b>Change the placement</b> of the ball so it relates to your stance. As a general rule, the ball should be placed farther forward of your stance than it typically would be for other shots. You should aim to make contact with the ball as your club’s head begins to ascend.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">3.<b> Keep your muscles relaxed</b> throughout the swing. At your finishing position, you should have all your weight on your left foot (or right foot, if you are left-handed) while your other foot should be on its tiptoe.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-71951638805683539942017-01-18T17:13:00.001-08:002017-01-18T17:13:52.056-08:00Authors’ Challenges When Writing Historical Biographies<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Charlotte Johnson serves as a co-CEO and trustee of the Otto Bremer Trust, a grantmaking entity in the Upper Midwest that was formerly known as the Otto Bremer Foundation. In her spare time, Charlotte Johnson pursues a multitude of hobbies, including reading nonfiction.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Some academics doubt that <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biography" target="_blank">biographers</a> can adequately take into account the wider historical context of the personages about which they write. Yet, good biographers seldom discuss such personages without reference to their impact on the age in which they lived—and vice versa.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The Oxford Dictionary of National Biography emphasizes the importance of readers learning about both of these aspects of biographies, which means that biographers must be careful about how they portray their subjects.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">This raises the question of whether biographers can separate their emotions from their subjects. Some authors choose to write about people they admire, whereas others opt to discuss those they detest.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">In this regard, biographers may feel a connection to their subject by digesting all of the information they can find, including documents, personal letters, and other data that reveal pertinent or shocking details. In doing so, they must take care to reflect details accurately, making sure not to let their emotions affect their writing, particularly about someone who has affected the course of history.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-51572897018694092082017-01-06T12:43:00.001-08:002017-01-06T12:43:51.615-08:00YAH Awards Scholarships to Three Youth Volunteers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Charlotte Johnson is a longtime co-chief executive officer and trustee at Otto Bremer Trust. A charitable trust established in 1944, Otto Bremer has helped countless nonprofit organizations through its grant-making activities. In her role with the trust, Charlotte Johnson contributes to its mission of helping local communities move forward by supporting such nonprofits as <a href="http://www.youthactionhudson.org/" target="_blank">Youth Acton Hudson</a> (YAH), which focuses on the empowerment of Hudson youth.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Many of the youth volunteers at YAH spend thousands of hours working toward community building. As an incentive, YAH grants scholarship awards to deserving youth. In 2016, YAH chose three scholarship recipients: Clare Weber, Shayla Koeckeritz, and Brianna Manke. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The three young women have a combined 3,000 hours of volunteer experience and eight years of service to YAH. Throughout their high school years, they have been heavily involved in all of YAH's programs and have had a significant impact in their local communities despite responsibilities at school and at home. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The recipients have all achieved acceptance to major universities: the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Creighton University, and the University of Colorado Boulder.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-64768736755773412482016-12-12T17:13:00.003-08:002016-12-12T17:13:59.664-08:00Why Women in Business Should Play Golf<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JkJRmBaNjpI/WE9LVHlRRII/AAAAAAAAAEM/VgoyP_WX3E4G-q7xsYzNhffMlaLQsSy_gCK4B/s1600/2010EWGA_3SPOT_C.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="164" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-JkJRmBaNjpI/WE9LVHlRRII/AAAAAAAAAEM/VgoyP_WX3E4G-q7xsYzNhffMlaLQsSy_gCK4B/s320/2010EWGA_3SPOT_C.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">As a trustee and co-chief executive officer of Otto Bremer Trust, Charlotte Johnson plays an important role in managing the trust's grant-making projects. When not busy with her responsibilities at Otto Bremer, Charlotte Johnson enjoys playing golf.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">The statistic that only 20 percent of women play golf has remained unchanged for decades. Pam Swensen, chief executive officer of the <a href="http://www.ewga.com/" target="_blank">Executive Women’s Golf Association</a>, argues that it's important for more women to play golf, especially those who are involved in business.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Golf has long been considered the sport of business, as it provides valuable networking time for prospective clients and careers, thus leading to key business opportunities. Swensen notes that by not playing golf, women may not gain access to these same opportunities. In fact, a study by Catalyst found that being excluded from informal networks such as those formed while playing golf significantly impedes women’s career development. Swensen hopes that in the future, more women will develop the confidence to spend time outside of office hours on the golf course, thus benefiting from the unique business advantages that the sport can offer.</span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-18825706863557093432016-11-30T15:46:00.001-08:002016-11-30T15:46:54.767-08:00Otto Bremer Trust Funds Scholarships for The Retreat <a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AG5IDRV-n80/WD9k6tIuwvI/AAAAAAAAAD8/pY_os8pk2lsDNAmU54yyfqSQwUN3gTFggCK4B/s1600/home-slide4-copy.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="138" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-AG5IDRV-n80/WD9k6tIuwvI/AAAAAAAAAD8/pY_os8pk2lsDNAmU54yyfqSQwUN3gTFggCK4B/s320/home-slide4-copy.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Charlotte Johnson is the Co-CEO of the Otto Bremer Trust. As the manager
of the Otto Bremer Trust, Charlotte Johnson oversees the Otto Bremer
Trust's responsibilities as a grant-making foundation. The Otto Bremer
Trust was formed in 1944 and supports the Bremer Bank communities in the
Midwest.<br /><br />The Otto Bremer Trust has awarded a grant to <a href="http://www.theretreat.org/" target="_blank">The Retreat,</a> a residential recovery treatment center located in Wayzata,
Minnesota, for those wanting help with drug and alcohol dependency. The
grants will fund scholarships for those needing financial assistance to
attend. Residents of the Bremer Bank communities in Minnesota will
receive scholarships in 2016, and individuals from Bremer Bank
communities in North Dakota and western Wisconsin will be awarded
scholarship funding for 2017. The grant total is $500,000.<br /><br />The
Retreat has been helping people for more than 17 years and has
30-60-90-day residential programs, non-residential programs, family and
senior adult programs. The Retreat believes that its program, based on
the education, support, and the spiritual principles of Alcoholics
Anonymous, will enable individuals to lead sober and productive lives.
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It’s no secret that the Salvation Army is one of the oldest surviving
charities in modern Western history. So when Charlotte Johnson and her
fellow staff at Otto Bremer Trust discovered the needs facing several
Salvation Army chapters in Minnesota, it only made sense for a
partnership to form. Under the leadership of Charlotte Johnson and her
staff, Otto Bremer Trust generously granted $362,000 for support
programs and other community outreaches hosted by the <a href="http://salvationarmynorth.org/2016/03/army-receives-362000-grant-from-otto-bremer-trust/" target="_blank">Salvation Army Northern Division</a>.<br /><br />The grant will be spread out across 10
different Salvation Army locations in Minnesota, such as St. Cloud,
Rochester, Brainerd, Austin, and Fergus Falls. The grant will cover
expenses for a variety of community awareness and mentorship programs
and local needs, including hiring supplemental staff to ensure the
success of growing programs within each chapter and providing financial
support for families in need.<br /><br /><br />The Otto Bremer Trust was
founded in 1944 by Otto Bremer, a Midwestern banker and community leader
who believed in the power of helping those in need. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-15807237892220700692016-08-19T14:33:00.000-07:002016-08-19T14:33:09.103-07:00 Otto Bremer Trust Supports Alcohol Recovery Center in Minnesota <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Charlotte Johnson of the Otto Bremer Trust is in charge of overseeing the trust's investment in the Bremer Financial Corporation. Charlotte Johnson’s trusteeship of the <a href="http://www.ottobremer.org/news/news-releases" target="_blank">Otto Bremer Trust</a> emphasizes strong community support.<br /><br />On a mission to improve the quality of life for families and communities affected by alcohol and drugs, the Otto Bremer Trust recently granted $250,000 to The Retreat in Wayzata, Minnesota. Based on the 12 principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, The Retreat was established more than 17 years ago to offer affordable educational services for people addicted to alcohol or drugs. The Retreat offers a residential recovery continuum with 30-, 60-, and 90-day programs alongside nonresidential family and seniors programs.<br /><br />As the cost of health care continues to rise, access to alcohol and drug dependency programs in Minnesota is limited. From 2009 to 2013, recovery centers in the state provided alcohol abuse treatment to an estimated 20,000 people per year, making up 6.25% of the total alcohol dependents in the state. In the same period, these centers provided illicit drug use treatment to an estimated 17,000 people per year, making up about 13.7% of the total drug dependents in the state.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-77455055517832599752016-08-12T19:03:00.000-07:002016-08-12T19:03:26.981-07:00Otto Bremer Trust Grants $250,000 to Support St. Paul Police <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Serving on the board of directors of the Bremer Financial Corporation, Charlotte Johnson, Otto Bremer Trust co-CEO, manages the corporation's investments in Bremer Bank. As part of the <a href="https://www.ottobremer.org/news" target="_blank">Otto Bremer Trust’s </a>ongoing community outreach projects, they recently announced a $250,000 grant to the Saint Paul Police Foundation.<br /><br />A non-profit supporting community projects that create partnerships, leverage technology to fight and solve crime, and enhance the preparedness of the Saint Paul Police Department, the Saint Paul Police Foundation is the bridge between the police and members of the community. <br /><br />Some of the programs supported by the foundation include: Saint Paul Police Athletic League (PAL) which brings together the city’s police and the youth through recreational activities, the YWCA/Saint Paul Junior Police Academy which exposes youth to the operations of the police department so as to build trust, and the Advanced Via Individual Determination Program which prepares students for college success. <br /><br />The foundation will use the grant to expand existing outreach programs. The Otto Bremer Trust also pledged $250,000 to support the police foundation’s programs in 2017. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04601822243297813788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4528544906113851600.post-87694677676514217412016-08-04T14:52:00.001-07:002016-08-04T14:52:26.933-07:00Minnesota Produce during the Fall Season <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tpu8Gjfjkhg/V6O5AEttn9I/AAAAAAAAACk/zvCFHcVX-ksqJEfs2BCqdJHykaAfOE4fACK4B/s1600/Pose_lake_Minnesota.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Tpu8Gjfjkhg/V6O5AEttn9I/AAAAAAAAACk/zvCFHcVX-ksqJEfs2BCqdJHykaAfOE4fACK4B/s320/Pose_lake_Minnesota.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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Otto Bremer Trust co-CEO and trustee Charlotte Johnson plays a key role
in the funding of organizations that create brighter futures for
communities. When not working at Otto Bremer, Charlotte Johnson enjoys
cooking dishes that feature seasonal ingredients. <br /><br />Using seasonal
ingredients in your cooking can provide benefits ranging from better
flavors to lower costs. In addition, eating these fruits and vegetables
during their prime seasons ensures that you have excellent variety
throughout the year. Like most US states, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnesota">Minnesota</a> farmers grow a wide
array of produce that come into season throughout the year, but the fall
season boasts a particularly impressive harvest. <br /><br />As
temperatures cool, vegetables such as carrots, apples, and brussels
sprouts reach their peak season. Much of Minnesota’s fall produce is
available through at least mid-November, but look for items like sweet
corn and radishes before then. Dark green vegetables are also abundant
throughout fall but will be out of season beginning in the winter. Fall
is also the best time to purchase onions, which will be at their best
throughout the entire season.
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Charlotte Johnson is co-CEO of Otto Bremer Trust, based in St. Paul,
Minnesota. Outside of her duties at Otto Bremer, Charlotte Johnson has
served on the board of directors for multiple <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonprofit_organization">nonprofits</a> and is
experienced with charitable organizations. <br /><br />Profit may seem like a
topic you shouldn’t be discussing when it comes to charitable
activities. However, in order to increase a nonprofit organization’s
revenue, it’s crucial to learn how best to maximize fundraising
proceeds. <br /><br />The first goal should be decreasing costs. Look at the
organization’s budget and see where you can either negotiate with
vendors or just take a chunk directly out of your budget. Try looking
for volunteer workers, for example, to cut down on labor costs.<br /><br />The
next step is to maximize revenue. If you already have a fundraising
plan, look it over and check each strategy. See how you can increase the
revenue by 5 percent at each fundraiser, sponsorship, or other events
involved in your current plan. Once you start testing out new and
different strategies, you are likely to gain a clearer sense of what
works best for your organization.
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