2007-2008 Foundation Board of Governors

Marvin Omdal, Vice President
Megan Colwell, Secretary/Treasurer
Nancy Fey
Mark Iverson
James Kotschwar

Doug Noblet
Susan Ragan
Jill Rouw
John White
Kathleen Willins
Stephanie Wood

In January, as I began my role as President of the Skagit Valley College Foundation, I understood the Foundation's 28-year legacy of supporting the College's initiatives in Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties. This legacy included raising funds for scholarships, building on-campus housing for students, supporting faculty excellence awards, and many other enrichments throughout the district. To build upon such outstanding work is a daunting challenge which I fully endorse and take very seriously.

With so many wonderful successes in place, I am pleased that 2006 was a banner year for growth in the Foundation. With assets of over $8,000,000, we have come a long way since 1978.

And, the future is certainly a bright one for our students. Recently, the SVC Concert Choir was invited to perform at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. The Foundation was pleased to give a $5,000 "boost" to the students' worthy fundraising efforts. Their invitation to perform represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and we were pleased to support this special learning opportunity.

It is gratifying that the Foundation's success translates into additional scholarships and other support for students. While our fundraising success has increased, we also see an ever-increasing number of College programs that need assistance to support students. A gift to local higher education is one of the best investments we can make because it benefits both individuals and our community.

If you are new to our community, I encourage you to consider the mission and goals of Skagit Valley College Foundation. Your support could impact the life of a friend, a neighbor, an employee, or a family member who has a dream of higher education. In addition, your gift to the SVC Foundation keeps your dollars working at home. It's a win-win for everyone.

Thanks to your continued generosity, we are able to increase our level of support for the students and programs of our College. One of our greatest assets is our dedicated core of faithful donors. Thank you for sharing our vision. When you give, you impact the lives of others in a positive way.

Fay Shane
Director
(360) 416-7717
fay.shane@skagit.edu 

Karen Kotash
Accountant
(360) 416-7823
karen.kotash@skagit.edu

Event Staff

Bridget Perez
(360) 416-7706
bridget.perez@skagit.edu

Kelli Tolf
(360) 416-7870
kelli.tolf@skagit.edu