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Donors Recognized for Commitments to Valley City State

Jun 19, 2023

VCSU recognizes individuals who have contributed to the University — Individuals recognized during the annual VCSU Recognition Luncheon. Back row l to r: Charles German, Casey Stoudt (Stoudt-Miller, Inc.), Matt Pedersen, Steve Robertsdahl (Puklich Chevrolet Buick GMC), and Robert Horne. Front row l to r: Susan German, Kari and Alan LaFave.

On Monday, June 13 the Valley City State University Foundation honored its donors who have reached a new level of giving.

This year’s Recognition Luncheon drew over 90 attendees, held at Sabir’s Fine Dining & Lounge. Individuals and businesses were recognized for their continued support of the University through donations, volunteerism, and other efforts.

During the luncheon attendees heard campus updates from the Foundation Board chair, Mary Simonson, VCSU President Alan LaFave, and Cory Anderson, executive director of the VCSU Foundation.

Donors recognized for reaching a new giving level this past year included (July 2022 – June 2023):

Diamond Level ($100,000 – $249,999)

Matt and Jen Pedersen
Petro Serve USA
Stoudt-Miller Inc.

Gold Level ($50,000 – $99,999)

Dave and Sue Carlsrud
Farmers Union Insurance – Kirk Olson & Tyler VanBruggen
Kathryn Holleque
Robert and Deanne Horne
John and KaSaundra Olstad

Regents Level ($25,000 – $49,999)

Farmers Union Insurance
Don* and Darlene Fiebiger
Steven and Mary Fike
Susan and Charles German
Donald and Sharon Hoff
J.T. and Maryellen Homan
Merton and Joan (Bjornson) Johnson
Alan and Kari LaFave
Missouri River Energy Services
Puklich Chevrolet Buick GMC
BIFROST CJMJJ Charitable Trust
Gerald and Cindy Urlaub
Shelley and Jim Williamson