Delavan Aram Public Library Foundation (DAPLF)
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Delavan Aram Public Library Foundation, Inc. (DAPLF) is to provide a vehicle for foundations, corporations, and individuals to give grants and donations to the Aram Public Library for financial support of its current and future needs.
CURRENT FOCUS
DAPLF’s current focus is on raising funds to assist the City of Delavan in financing the $11 million project to modernize and greatly expand the library. We achieved our Phase I goal of $1 million in pledges and donations We have more to do! Phase II of the capital campaign is now underway.
(From top left): John Grober, Treasurer; Michelle Carter, Director APL; Anita O’Brien, Vice President; Wayne “Ozzie” Osborn, President: Tasha Gerasimow; Tammy Morgan, Secretary; Cynthia DeVoy; Terri Yanke; Linda Zell; Bob Betzer and Kathleen Kilkenny.
DAPLF
Foundation Board & Campaign Leadership
May 2025
Wayne “Ozzie” Osborn, President & Campaign Chair
Anita O’Brien, Vice President (Former Library Director)
Tammy Morgan, Secretary
John Grober, Treasurer (Retired CPA)
Michelle Carter, APL Director
Bob Betzer, Member
Cynthia DeVoy, Member
Tasha Gerasimow, Member
Kathleen Kilkenny, Member
Terri Yanke, Member
LInda Zell, Member
Ryan Schroeder, Mayor
Give
There are may ways you can support Aram Public Library.
Ways to Give
BIG NEWS!
The Delavan Aram Public Library Foundation (DAPLF) is proud to announce it is a recipient of a $3,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation. This grant supports the expansion and renovation of Aram Public Library at 404 E. Walworth Avenue.
The Packers Foundation awarded of $1.5 million in grants to 395 Wisconsin nonprofit organizations at a Lambeau Field Atrium Luncheon on December 17. “Having an organization like The Green Bay Packers Foundation on your side means a lot,” says DAPLF President Wayne “Ozzie” Osborn. “We are incredibly grateful for the Packers’support and the team’s commitment to bettering life in Wisconsin communities.”
Pictured: Jori Hume, DAPLF Grant Writer and Michelle Carter, Library Director
GENERAL DONATION
Monetary donations can be made through PayPal in any amount you prefer by clicking here.
Please consider accepting the option to include the PayPal processing fee in your donation.
Note: the full amount of a donation plus processing fee is tax deductible. Donations by check should be made payable to “DAPLF” and mailed to (or dropped off at) the library, 830 E. Geneva Street, Suite B Delavan, WI 53115.
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
There are Naming Opportunities for major donations. DAPLF is happy to discuss and provide information on the currently available options. If interested in a Naming Opportunity please indicate on the Pledge Form and we will contact you.
OTHER WAYS TO GIVE
Other options for supporting the campaign include in-kind donations or gifts of stocks, bonds or property. To make such a donation, please reach out to DelavanAPLF@gmail.com or contact the Library Director at 262-728-3111 x301.