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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation is proud to announce David Beierle as incoming Board President and the addition of three new members to our Board of Directors. These individuals will assist the Foundation in its efforts to invest in people and solutions to benefit the Sheyenne River Valley Community.

New board members recently appointed to serve a three-year term include:
·    Kyle Sorby, President of Grotberg Electric
·    Sharon Buhr, Barnes On The Move and Young People’s Healthy Heart Program
·    Jan Stowman, community member

“We are honored that Kyle, Sharon, and Jan have agreed to serve on the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation and are confident they will contribute greatly to our efforts to advance our mission,” said Foundation President David Beierle.  “Each of these members brings with them a passion for the Sheyenne River Valley as well as experience and leadership that is vital for the Foundation.”

George Gaukler is the outgoing President and here are the outgoing Board members:
·    Dick Gulmon, Market President of Dacotah Bank
·    Jennifer Feist, Director of Economic Development
·    Keith Anderson, General Manager of Inter-Community Telephone Company

“Their drive and commitment to the Foundation during the beginning stages played a key role in launching our efforts,” said Andrea Nelson, Administrator of the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation. “We are thankful of their time, leadership and vision as we embark on solutions and partnerships that impact the Valley.”

Outgoing Board member Dick Gulmon talked about the importance of a Community Foundation, “The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation is a wonderful way to give locally and have an impact on “Quality of Life” and “Quality of Place” for our citizens.” Gulmon continues to say, “Philanthropy is defined as: the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donations of money to good causes.  A Community Foundation is the perfect vehicle to help people make a difference in their communities, and provide tax advantages for those contributions.”

The Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable organization that brings together the financial resources of individuals, families, and businesses to support a wide variety of nonprofit organizations in Barnes, Ransom, and Griggs Counties.  

For more information on the Sheyenne Valley Community Foundation or ways to give please visit us at 250 West Main St, Valley City or contact us phone 701-490-1596 or email foundation@hellovalley.com