Category Archive Sponsors

Christkindlmarket Des Moines relies on donations to help bring our work to life. We appreciate all our sponsors and donations that come from individuals or are collected at fundraisers.

With that said, wouldn’t it be great if dollars could double themselves and have twice the impact? Definitely! That’s why we’re so excited to welcome Stoy Hall and Modern Woodmen of America back as our fundraising match sponsor for  Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2017.

Founded in 1833, Modern Woodmen of America is a fraternal financial service organization. They offer life insurance, annuity and investments. In addition to their services, Modern Woodmen of America offers benefits to members through their fraternal programs. Chapters across the nation are able to host events and activities that help them invest in their communities. These include educational and social events, as well as volunteer opportunities. Matching fund programs, like the one supporting Christkindlmarket Des Moines, help the organization get involved in the communities where it operates.

Stoy has been with the organization for six years, including an internship. According to him, finding ways to participate in the community is an important part of being in a fraternal organization. Stoy and a few of his colleagues volunteered to help set up at Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2016.

“The ability to do something in the community near Christmas with cultural influences is a no brainer. I have done a lot of research on them and I believe Des Moines will be a great fit for the event, ” he said.

The first event in 2017 to be matched by Stoy and MWA will be “Alsatian Cuisine and Conversation” on May 22. Keep an eye on our Facebook Page and the blog to learn more.

Thank you for your support!

Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.

Grand View University has been providing meeting space for all of Des Moines European Heritage Association and Christkindlmarket Des Moines meetings. This has been a great help to our organization. We love and appreciate all of our sponsors, but would like to tell you a little bit more about Grand View University.

Grand View University has public meeting space available. If you would like to schedule an event or meeting, they would be pleased to host you. They have classrooms, meeting rooms, performances areas, and other rooms available for use to support the community and its events when not serving the University’s events.

As well as available space to rent, they have a professional caterer on-site. If your event needs those accommodations, they have an additional form you can fill out to request this service. They also have a new Student Center which allows for expanded dining, performance, and meeting facilities.

If you would like to book their public space directly from this page, here are a few hyperlinks that lead to their facility request forms. We hope you enjoy their public space as much as we do!

Viking Theatre Request (capacity = 204)

Facility Reservation Form

Catering Event Request Form

Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.

A huge thank you to Chocolaterie Stam who continues as our 2017 in-kind vendor stall logistics partner. Not many people understand the logistics behind this process, so let me explain.

Materials are purchased from Lowes and Gilcrest/Jewett and delivered to either Waukee High School or Johnston High School.

After each stall is built, it is torn down, palletized and transported from WHS or JHS to Centennial Warehousing Corporation for storage until Christkindlmarket Des Moines. Chocolaterie Stam is donating the use of their dock-height delivery truck so we can transport each individual stall to Centennial Warehousing Corporation! Prior to this partnership, we were renting UHaul trucks. Thank you so much for your continued support!

Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.

We are pleased to announce that Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. is a Vendor Stall Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2016! Their generous donation will help fund wooden vendor stalls—a must-have for a traditional European-style Christmas market.

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Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.

We’ve spent the last three years planning Christkindlmarket Des Moines and developing our non-profit, Des Moines European Heritage Association. We’d like to say a special thanks for the individuals and organizations who have made this event possible:

Community Supporters

• Patty & Jim Cownie Charitable Fund
• The Deb and Paul Hayes Charitable Fund

Community Partners

• Waukee High School Industrial Arts Program – Built wooden vendor huts
• Johnston High School Industrial Arts Program – Built Tannenbaum tables, wooden vendor plaques and wooden sponsor plaques

Fundraising Match Sponsor

• Modern Woodmen of America

Grants

• Iowa Arts Council Arts Project Grant
• Polk County Board of Supervisors Community Betterment Grant

Tree Sponsor

• The Department of World Languages and Cultures at Drake University

Hut Sponsors

• The Rasmussen Group, Inc.
• Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
• Familie Härtel
• Ankeny Auto Body 1
• Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc.

Graphic Design Sponsor

• Darcy Hines Designs

Photography Sponsor

• Gails Photography & Design

Platinum Sponsor

• museum of danish america
• Ingersoll Wine & Spirits – In-kind portion of Glühwein
• Centennial Warehouse – In-kind hut storage
• Action Electric – In-kind hut electrical parts and installation

Gold Sponsors

• Grand View University – In-kind meeting space
• Iowa Sister States
• Greater Iowa Credit Union
• Greater Des Moines Convention & Visitors Bureau – In-kind Gold Partner
• Chocolaterie Stam – In-kind truck usage

Silver Sponsors

• Sons of Norway – Marsteinen Lodge
• The Travel Center LTD
• Kum & Go
• The Weitz Company
• Gilcrest/Jewett – In-kind donation of equipment and transport of huts

Bronze Sponsors

• Ace Body & Motor
• VOM FASS
• Iowa Sister Cities

Donation

• Mittera Group
• Reichardt Family Fund

We have been working for the past year with Waukee High School Industrial Arts Students to build the traditional wooden vendor stalls you’ll see at Christkindlmarket Des Moines. But, where do these structures reside when not in use? Centennial Warehousing Corporation.

Centennial Warehousing Corporation has graciously donated storage space for our vendor stalls. After working with a member of the Des Moines Woodworkers Association, we were able to rework the design so when torn down, the stall fits on a double-wide pallet which can be easily moved around the warehouse with the help of a forklift.

As a non-profit, producing an inaugural event, community partners are extremely important. Many thanks to Centennial Warehousing Corporation!

Centennial Warehousing is a full service logistics company. Services range from a full service warehouse, over the road trucking, regional distribution, and freight brokerage. We have our own fleet of semi-trucks and 53 ft. air ride trailers driven by our own professional drivers.

Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.

We’re pleased to have the support of Ace Body & Motor as a Bronze Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines 2016! Their team of ASE Certified technicians have been serving this community for 33 years. Their family owned and operated repair facility is known for its cleanliness, convenience, and its coffee! Relax while they perform quality auto services for your vehicle. They’ll have you in and out in no time, making your auto service experience as quick and affordable as possible.

Des Moines European Heritage Association connects Iowans with European traditions, language education and cultural experiences; and it provides resources and tools to other cultural heritage organizations.

We’re pleased to announce that the Sons of Norway are a Silver Sponsor of Christkindlmarket Des Moines!

“The Sons of Norway was organized as a fraternal benefit society by 18 Norwegian immigrants in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 16, 1895. The purposes and goals of the Founders were to protect members of Sons of Norway and their families during financial hardships when there was sickness or death in the family. Over the years, the mission of Sons of Norway has expanded to include the preservation of Norwegian heritage and culture in American society. They are now the largest Norwegian organization outside Norway.” (Sons of Norway)

Thank you for your support!