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Alumni Council

A 26-member Alumni Council represents the Alumni Association, advises alumni office staff and implements special projects and programs to support the college.

Each year, eight new or returning members are affirmed at the annual Alumni Association meeting in May. Members serve three-year terms and may renew for a second three-year term. In addition to the appointed members, Alumni Association representatives to the Bethel College Board of Directors also serve on the Alumni Council.

The council holds six meetings during the year — in August, September, November, January, March and April. In October, members participate in hosting and fund-raising activities at Fall Festival. In February, they join other volunteers to conduct an annual fund-raising phonathon. In May, members host and help with Alumni Weekend events. A picnic for those who are new, returning or leaving is held in June. No meetings are held in July and December.

Through various committees, the Alumni Council:

• facilitates class reunions
• runs golf tournaments
• raises money at Fall Festival
• supports the Student Alumni Association
• relates to young alumni and the African-American Alumni Association

Council Members and Staff 2007-08

Front row (left to right): Carol Peters ’69, Hesston; Vicki Howard ‘83, Halstead; Mary Ann Boschmann ’71, North Newton; Kira Kindall ‘03, Newton; Krista Voth ’98, Wichita; Delora Decker ’63, Newton; Diana Graber ’72, administrative assistant, Moundridge.

Second row: Mike Schmidt ’73, North Newton; Byron Ediger ’66, Newton; Sammie Simmons ’89, Newton; Meribeth Buhr ’74, Wichita; Valerie Oliver ’05, Hutchinson; Lisa Bartel ’90, Newton; Brett Esau ’03, Hesston.

Third row: Jim Goering’57, North Newton; Paul Harms ’56, North Newton; Rick Krehbiel ’72, Moundridge; Ray Penner ’66, North Newton; Matt Pankratz ’97, Wichita; Kent Erb ’95, Newton; Brad Janzen ’02, Newton; Dave Linscheid ’75, director of alumni relations, North Newton

Not pictured: Don Kingsley ’90, North Newton; Stephanie Thompson ’92, Newton; Jan Neufeld ’80, North Newton; Lynn Preheim ’84, Wichita; Julie Wiens ’85, Hutchinson

Executive Committee

• Carol Peters '69, North Newton (president)
• Mary Ann Boschmann '71, North Newton (secretary)
• Brett Birky '87, Denver (representative to the board)
• Meribeth Buhr '74, Wichita (representative to the board)
• Delora Decker '63, North Newton (representative to the board)
• Ray Penner '66, North Newton (representative to the board)