Iowa 4-H Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The new trustees are: Kate Olson, Atlantic; Betsy Pearson, Des Moines; Sue Peyton, Sac City; Tyler Pickhinke, Early; Rob Rudolphi, North Liberty; Joe Swanson, North Liberty.

 

“We are honored and pleased to welcome to our board six professional trustees with a long history of dedication, loyalty and passion to the 4-H organization. We have confidence we are in good hands as we implement our new strategic plan and undertake exciting capital projects to help propel Iowa 4-H,” said Kris Fish Kuhlmann, Executive Director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation.  

 

The Iowa 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is comprised of volunteers with varying experiences from across the state, who provide leadership and oversight to fundraising in support of their mission of providing resources for youth development through 4-H. Trustees attend quarterly meetings focusing on the fiscal position of 4-H and serve on a variety of committees, helping with fundraising events, strategic partnerships and relationships, and individual and corporate fundraising

 

“Additionally, we honor a very symbolic representation of caring adults partnering with youth through a youth trustee who serves on our board,” said Kuhlmann.

 

About the Iowa 4-H Foundation
The Iowa 4-H Foundation provides financial resources for youth development through 4-H. The 4-H Foundation also provides funds for overall support of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development Program, helping support volunteer recruitment and training, marketing and promotions for membership recruitment and the creation of new program partnerships, and support for program leadership, strategic planning and endowments for the future.

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