On June 12, our Board of Trustees voted to elect two new trustees, Marva Zeldenrust and Nate Kooistra. Both were elected to three-year terms and join 12 others serving on the Board.
“We are excited to welcome two great new trustees to our Board,” said Shelly Kasprzycki, Community Foundation president and CEO. “Marva and Nate have both served their community in many ways for years, and they bring valuable experience, skills, and perspectives to our organization.”
Zeldenrust worked in the banking industry for 27 years and served on our Bridging Generations Fund. She is involved with FFA and an active member of her church. Zeldenrust is also a longtime supporter of the Newaygo County Agricultural Fair and is a township board trustee.
“The Community Foundation has a long history of enriching lives in Newaygo County and the surrounding area,” said Zeldenrust. “I’m looking forward to being part of the team and building on the good work that has already been done.”
Kooistra is pastor at Reeman Christian Reformed Church, where he was also previously a youth pastor. He has coached youth sports and served on the boards of Fremont Christian School and Wellspring Adult Day Services. Kooistra is also the current chair of our Amazing X Charitable Fund.
“I’m looking forward to learning more about all the ways the Community Foundation is partnering locally,” said Kooistra. “It’s fun to see all the different ways that people are working in the community.”
In addition to welcoming new trustees, the Board voted to renew the terms of current trustees Charles Chandler, Julie Tatko, Todd DeKryger, and Ken DeLaat. The Executive Committee of the Board was re-elected and includes Bill Alsover as chair, Ken DeLaat as vice chair, Mikhail Salacina as treasurer, Susan Wente as secretary, and Peggy Rossler as trustee at large.
The June 12 meeting also included approval of spring community grants, several new fund agreements, financial statements, and committee rosters for the upcoming year.
