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Roggensack named to Franklin board
FRANKLIN — The Franklin College Board of Trustees voted in a new member recently.
Illene (Jaynes) Roggensack, a Class of 1982 graduate and accomplished entrepreneur, has been elected to the board of trustees, according to the college.
Roggensack brings extensive experience in “organizational excellence” to the board. She is the president of Third Sector Innovations, based in her hometown of Littleton, Colorado. Over the last 24 years, she has served as a business owner, nonprofit executive director, community board member and consultant, frequently sought for her expertise and leadership, according to the college.
She holds a master of business administration from the University of Georgia and a bachelor of arts in journalism from Franklin College. Additionally, Roggensack holds the Certified Fund Raising Executive designation from the Association of Fundraising Professionals. A dedicated community volunteer, Roggensack is a past president of the Colorado Nonprofit Association, Citizen Action for Colorado Nonprofits and Grand Junction Lions Club, according to the college.
“We are pleased to welcome Illene to the board. Her successful background in both the nonprofit and business sectors will bring fresh insights to the board as we continue to pursue the ambitious goals of our strategic plan,” Franklin College President Kerry N. Prather said in a statement on her appointment. “I look forward to working with Illene as we carry out the important work that ensures a successful and prosperous future for Franklin College.”
Prior to Roggensack’s election to the board, she served on the Alumni Council and has been a generous donor to the College. She is particularly proud that her family legacy of Franklin College graduates is furthered by a niece, Taylor Heideman, Class of 2017, and a nephew, A.J. Barner, Class of 2017, according to the college.
Taskey golf event benefits C4
The Scott Taskey Memorial Golf Tournament is planned for Thursday, Oct. 10, with check-in at 10 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11 a.m. The scramble will be held at Otter Creek Golf Course, 11522 E. County Road 50N in Columbus.
The event will also include a 50/50 drawing and a hole in one contest.
Box lunches are provided and a beverage cart will be available.
The entrance fee is $125 per player. Proceeds from the event will support the Columbus Area Career Connection C4 Program and students pursuing a career in trades.
To register and for more information, visit scott-taskey-memorial-golf-outing.perfectgolfevent.com.
Students named to President’s List
Southern New Hampshire University
North Vernon: Cinnamon Driver, Isabella Baray
Columbus: William Huffer
Cross country event to support athletes
In its inaugural Crimson Pride Open, IU Columbus invites the surrounding community to run the CERA Land 5K or 8K cross-county course in support of local college athletes.
“We would love for local teams and running clubs, as well as any exercise enthusiasts, to come out and run alongside our varsity athletes on our beautiful home course,” said IU Columbus Head Cross Country Coach Tim Hoeflinger.
The race begins at 6 p.m. on Oct. 11 and costs $20 for the 5K or 8K course. All proceeds will be used to support the IU Columbus men’s and women’s cross country teams.
Register at runsignup.com/Race/IN/Columbus/CrimsonPrideOpen. Email Coach Hoeflinger at [email protected] with any questions.
Awards will be given to the top 10 runners in each division (5K and 8K).
