Transforming Our Community One Hour at a Time 12th April 2023 National Volunteer Week officially begins on April 16. Most of us take for granted – or don’t even realize in the first place – just how vital volunteers are to our community. From fighting fires to running events to heading nonprofits and all points in between, it takes many people stepping up into roles and serving to ensure our community thrives. And the smaller the community, the more important those people are. If you are one of these folks who give your time to a cause, we are celebrating you – thank you! Here at RCCF, it takes many hands and hearts to continue our mission of enhancing and enriching life in Rush County, not just today, but for generations to come. We want to recognize the invaluable work of our board of directors, committee members, and CBAP volunteers. Your votes are transforming our community one hour at a time. We are so grateful! BOARD OF DIRECTORS Our board of directors is responsible for stewarding all aspects of the Foundation including finances, personnel, and compliance with legal and ethical standards. They establish policies and strategies for grantmaking. They have the final approval of all grant and scholarship recommendations. Each member serves on at least one committee. They are ambassadors for RCCF while representing the community as a whole and put its interest at the heart of their decisions. Laura Ash: Finance & Investment, Grants, Scholarship Committees + First5; Karen Brashaber, President: Donor Engagement, Executive, Scholarship Committees; Toni Schultz: Donor Engagement, Scholarship Committees; Denise Hoeing, Secretary: Executive, Finance & Investment, Grants, Scholarship Committees; Arika Marlatt: Donor Engagement, Scholarship Committees + First5; Dave Malson: Grants, Scholarship Committees; Phil Kuhn, Vice President: Executive, Finance & Investment Committees; Phil King, Treasurer: Executive, Finance & Investment, Scholarship Committees + REC Center; Ben Wicker: Donor Engagement, Scholarship Committees; Keith Perin: Executive, Finance & Investment, Grants, Scholarship Committees; David Burkhardt: Grants Committee DONOR ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE The Donor Engagement Committee helps us plan and run events like the Scholarship Celebration and show gratitude to our supporters. These people are creative and warm and put a special touch on everything they do. Karen Brashaber Joni Fenimore Kris Herbert Arika Marlatt, Chair Natasha Orme Toni Schultz Ben Wicker FINANCE & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE The Finance & Investment Committee oversees our investments. They review financial statements and audits and meet with our advisors and auditors. These are our numbers people who make sure we operating by the book. Laura Ash Denise Hoeing Phil King, Chair Phil Kuhn Diana Marlatt Kelly Morgan Devon Niehoff Keith Perin GRANTS The Grants Committee is responsible for reading and discussing grant applications. They make recommendations for awards based on the greatest impact for the largest number of people with regards to issues or interests that are expressed by our community. These people are ensuring we’re good stewards of your gifts. Laura Ash David Burkhardt John Corn Barbara Harcourt Denise Hoeing, Chair Phil Kuhn Dave Malson Larry Mull Keith Perin Jessica Vogel Ben Wicker Marilyn Yager SCHOLARSHIP The Scholarship Committee is responsible for reading, reviewing, and scoring scholarship applications. With more than 70 scholarships and 1100+ applications, many eyes make lighter work. Connie Amos Laura Ash Karen Brashaber Debbie Burkhardt Beth Buzzard Carrie Cloud Denise Connolly Ashley Daubenspeck Kathy Dean Robin Fogg Ginny Foster Carol Geise Suellen Goddard Mark Gordon Kim Heim Denise Hoeing Mandy Horn Phil King Kellie Kuhn Kathy Leavens Kris Leising Linda Levi Barb Malson Dave Malson Arika Marlatt Gracie Marlatt Tai Morrell Linda Naylor Keith Perin Lauren Perin Daniel Riddell Jane Riddell Toni Schultz Cindy Taff Craig Tucker Lee Vaughan Jessica Vogel Mindy Vogel Eric Wagner Ben Wicker CBAP VOLUNTEERS We have to admit, it’s nerve wracking to make sure we list EVERYONE who has helped bring the CBAP (Community Based Action Planning) projects to life. That’s the beauty of this process; people come and go as they like. Here are just a few of their beautiful faces. These are the people working for positive change in Rush County. Like this? Share it:
