Board of Directors

"Becoming a trustee for the Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation has given me the opportunity to make a positive impact on our local Jaycee chapter and our community."

"I joined this term to help lead our Foundation in a positive direction for the future."

"I chose to join the Foundation Board of Directors because I see it as the best way to see, influence, and learn from how the chapter & Foundation work with other organizations and the community at large."

"My decision to become active in the Foundation was based on working with the community. I've become more interested in where our funds go and how they are handled, and since the Foundation is the giving arm of the chapter it seemed like a perfect fit."

Becoming a Trustee has been a great opportunity to gain valuable experience of serving on a public foundation and engaging with other nonprofit organizations. It's exciting to be a part of an organization that can continue to have a lasting impact in our community.

"As the Over-50 Life-Member on the Foundation Board, I continue to offer my support of the essential fundamental roles of leadership development and it's interaction in our personal, family, and business lives. As times change, so do the needs, wants and demographics of our Chapter and Foundation. Reacting and adjusting to these changes enhances the continuation of both the Chapter and the Foundation."

"I chose the Grand Rapids Jaycees Foundation in order to be a part of an organization that has and will continue to make a significant impact on the GR community."

"I joined the Jaycees six years ago to meet new people. I knew about the organization and a friend of mine joined for professional reason. I started tagging along with her. Once I got involved, I stayed because of the variety of opportunities that are available. As president of the Chapter, I get a non-voting seat on the Foundation board."

"I chose to become the Community Vice President this year for the Grand Rapids Jaycees to help our organization have a greater inpact in our community. With that came along the position on the Foundation, that I was not aware of, but found as a happy surprise."

"The Foundation is an instrumental bridge for the Grand Rapids Jaycees into the community. It is with honor that I serve as the Life member under 50 Trustee. By serving on the Foundation I am provided with the opportunity to continue giving back to the community at large and strengthening the relationships between the non-profit community and the Jaycee membership."