Our association is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically for the networking of local businesses and improvement of the greater town of Dale community by the leaders and business persons residing and employed in the community.

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D.A.L.E.  meets Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept. and Nov. on the 2nd Monday of the month at the Dale Municipal Building. Meetings begin at 5:30 p.m.

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JUNE 2012

Dale, WI -- The Dale Area Leaders and Entrepreneurs (D.A.L.E.) business members brought 'Trout Fishing for Kids' to the Dale Fireworks Celebration on June 26, 2012. 'Kids' of all ages had a great time catching trout from the temporary 'pond' that is setup for the event.  This is the fourth year that the business group has brought the activity to the celebration.
A huge thank you goes out to our business members that participated in this community project: T. Johnson Concrete, Degal's Repair Shop, Sue's Beauty Boutique, Wolf River Bank, Plaski Plumbing, Yourr Electric, Coldwell Banker.

IN THE NEWS - March 2012

141 Blankets Made for Project Linus

at D.A.L.E. Blanket Day Event

Dale, WI – Over 65 community members turned out for the Dale Area Leaders & Entrepreneurs (D.A.L.E.) Blanket Day Event on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Town of Dale Municipal Building. During the four hours of the event, volunteers made 141 blankets for Project Linus, a non-profit organization that provides new, handmade washable blankets, quilts, and afghans to children and teens who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need. 

 “This was a fantastic turnout,” said event chairperson and D.A.L.E. member, Tammy Plaski. “We had both adults and children cutting and tying fleece blankets, making cards, sewing on labels, tying sewn blankets, and more. We well-exceeded our goal of 100 blankets and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun working together.”

 Over $1,700 in monetary donations was collected from area businesses and individuals by D.A.L.E. and used to purchase fleece for the event. In-kind donations of fabric, refreshments, doorprizes, and other materials were also received. Business donors included AFS Service, Al's Radiator & Auto Repair, Coldwell Banker, Dairy Queen – Hortonville, Dale Gas & Oil, Degal's Repair, Family Chiropractors Inc., First State Bank, First Supply Company, Fox Cities Embroidery, Fox River Lions Club, Gary's VV Old Fashion Mix, Gilberts Grocery, Jentz Sand and Gravel, Kuettel's Septic Service, Medina-Dale-Readfield Lions Club, Mike Murphy Ford, Otter Creek Sports Bar and Restaurant, Plaski Plumbing, Reflections Hair Design, Roshak Builders, Schmidt's American/Don's Sport Cars, Smiles By Design – Hortonville, Subway Restaurant – Hortonville, Sue's Beauty Boutique, Wolf River Community Bank, Wunderlich Plumbing, and Yourr Electric.

 Dale Area Leaders & Entrepreneurs (D.A.L.E.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides networking and collaborative opportunities for businesses located in the Town of Dale. For more information on D.A.L.E., contact president Sue Close at 779-4342 or visit www.dalewi.com.

IN THE NEWS - December 2011

Dale Area Leaders & Entrepreneurs (D.A.L.E.)
Donates to Hortonville Community Food Pantry

Dale, WI – Dale Area Leaders & Entrepreneurs (D.A.L.E.) recently presented a $300 check to the Hortonville Community Food Pantry for the benefit of Dale residents who use the Pantry’s services. The donation was made as part of D.A.L.E.’s efforts to give something back to the community each year.

“D.A.L.E. provides opportunities for our local business members to work together to promote the benefits of doing business locally,” said D.A.L.E. president, Sue Close. “Our members also feel strongly about supporting the Dale community. Given this economy, we felt that a donation to the Food Pantry would be the best way to help our local residents this holiday season.”

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