Annual fall fund drive raises $191,879

Jacob Rissler, Chadron State development officer, said the generosity of donors pays dividends in the future of the college, its students and the community. He also said it provides a base for fundraising efforts throughout the upcoming year.

“Around 20 percent of donors increased their gifts and many donated for the first time,” Rissler said. “Their donations will help students with scholarships and provide other campus support.”

The Chadron State Foundation annually recruits the help of 124 volunteers, who are divided into 10 teams of college employees and 10 teams of community members for the fall fund drive. The volunteers are assigned contacts to request donations.

Prizes are awarded to the top teams based on a point system. This year’s winners from the community side were Deb and Jerry Evans, Dave Coe, Bob Zahm, Tammie Scheopner and George Klein. Campus winners were Kathy Stokey, Jesse Sealey, Lorie Hunn, Brenda Barry-Schommer, Sally Katen and Alex Helmbrecht.

This year’s four volunteer campaign leaders served as emcees of the party. They are Justin Haag of “NEBRASKAland Magazine,” Jennifer Brown of Gardner, Loutzenhiser & Ryan, Melissa Mitchell, CSC director of records, and Dr. Dawn Brammer, CSC professor of health, physical education and recreation.