WI 4-H Foundation announces inaugural members of the Heritage Society
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The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation recently announced the formation of its Heritage Society to recognize donors that have remembered 4-H through planned or legacy giving. These gifts are special because the individual’s legacy lives on through Wisconsin 4-H.
Initial members of the Heritage Society include Mary Kay Merwin, John Brunnquell and Valerie Johnson. Mary Kay is an alumnus of the 100-year-old Linn 4-H Club in Walworth County and has spent her entire career in 4-H in Wisconsin, Texas, Washington, D.C. and New York before retiring and returning to Wisconsin. John Brunnquell believes that 4-H is the incubator of future leaders, and there is a responsibility to pay it forward to give future leaders opportunities. Valerie Johnson, Rock County 4-H alumna, credits her 4-H experience with developing her speaking skills and preparing her for a career filled with international travel. John Brunnquell {need sentence here}.
“Planned gifts can help ensure the future of programs for 4-H youth in Wisconsin,” says Johnson. “Maybe you recognize the value 4-H played in your own life, saw the impact of 4-H by watching your children develop through educational programs, or led a youth program, but no matter how you learned about 4-H, you know it can be the key to a brighter future for our youth, our families and our communities.”
Planned gifts can honor a loved one or celebrate your career or family, all while helping ensure 4-H will be there for future generations. Gifts can build a legacy and support programs you value while maximizing tax benefits for you and your family.
To become a Heritage Society Member, contact the Foundation and let them know you have included Wisconsin 4-H in your giving plans. For more information, contact Brenda Lobdell Scheider at info@wis4HFoundation.org or 608-262-1597.
Based in Madison, Wis., the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation provides essential funding for 4-H programs throughout Wisconsin. By partnering with individuals, corporations and foundations, the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation supports more than 350,000 youth who take part in various 4-H leadership, developments, and community-building activities throughout the state. Learn more about the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation by visiting www.wis4hfoundation.org
