VCSU Foundation Board

The purpose of the VCSU Foundation is to support Valley City State University. The Foundation exists to raise and manage private resources of time, talent, and financial contributions to support the mission and priorities of Valley City State University, and provide opportunities for both the students and the University that are not funded through state funds.

  • The mission of the VCSU Foundation is to support VCSU by involving alumni & friends of the University in activities and private giving that meet the University's needs and advance its welfare.
  • The Foundation supports and coordinates the efforts of the Alumni Association, V-500, Booster Board and major giving activities.

Board of Directors 2019-20

  • President

    Mary Simonson

  • Vice President

    Matt Pedersen

  • Secretary

    Dave Bass

  • Treasurer

    Jeff Nathan

  • Ken Astrup
  • Kirsten Baesler
  • Bob Bergan
  • DuWayne Bott
  • Ray Braun
  • Mark Finstad
  • George Gaukler
  • Gigi Goven
  • Dick Gulmon
  • Bob Horne
  • Dee Jensen
  • Josh Kasowski
  • Phil Mueller 
  • Mark Richman
  • Paul Sandness
  • Gene Smestad
  • Jerry A. Topp

Ex Officio - Non-Voting Member

  • VCSU President

    Dr. Alan LaFave

2019-20 Meeting Schedule

Date Meeting Venue Time
January 29, 2020 Foundation Board Executive Committee VCSU Student Center President's Room 7:00 a.m.
February 10, 2020 Foundation Board Meeting VCSU Student Center Presidents Room 3:00 p.m.
May 18, 2020 Foundation Board Executive Committee Zoom Meeting 7:30 a.m.
May 18, 2020 Foundation Board Meeting - CANCELLED AmericInn Conference Room 4:00 p.m.
September 14, 2020 Foundation Board Meeting AmericInn Conference Room 4:00 p.m.
November 16, 2020 Foundation Board Meeting AmericInn Conference Room 4:00 p.m.