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 Patti
Fields, Volunteer Center/United Way of Johnson County (Chair) —
“Across the state, the spirit of neighbors helping neighbors is in every community.
I continue to be amazed by the commitment and dedication of volunteers, and I am
honored to promote and develop volunteerism in Iowa.”
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 William
McAnnally, Self-Employed (Vice Chair) — “When we are given
the chance to help others through volunteerism we should seize the opportunity and
run with it. Through the many years I was able to work with young individuals at
Iowa Central Community College many of the moments that truly stand out are the
times when student volunteers were brought to tears by the appreciation shown by
people they had helped in some way. That feeling of helping others is why I look
forward to being involved with the Commission.”
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ICVS Commissioners
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 Lucas
Beenken, Wright County Supervisors, Belmond — “Volunteering
is beneficial to those being helped and rewarding to those that are selflessly giving
their time and talent. I look forward to helping the commission promote a spirit
of service and volunteerism throughout the state of Iowa.”
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 Chris
Bern, statewide representative, Iowa State Education Association —
“When we were young most of us were taught, ‘It is better to give than
to receive.’ Broken down to simplest form, volunteering is giving.
When done properly one receives so much in return.”
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 Barbara
Biersner, Youth and Shelter Services, Boone — “I am extremely
honored to be part of a group of individuals that all believe in the importance
of volunteerism. I have been involved in the volunteer field for 10 years,
and first hand have seen what impact caring individuals make in the community they
serve in.”
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 Mary
Bracken, Iowa Public Television —"Iowans continually demonstrate
their spirit of generosity by giving back to their communities through volunteer
efforts. I am honored to be part of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service, providing
the vital link between Iowans needs and those who can provide volunteer service.
One of the greatest gifts one can give is the gift of our time."
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 Lauren
Burt, Greater Des Moines Partnership —"As those that have
gone before me have said, I believe that to lead is to serve. The power of volunteerism
drives me each day and empowers me to lead a life of service. It is with deep pleasure
and honor that I serve on this Commission and hope to continue to grow and promote
volunteerism in our great State of Iowa."
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 Thomas
Counters, retired —"Just
as good diet and exercise are critical elixirs for the body, volunteerism, in my
opinion, is a critical elixir for the soul. It is my hope that my work on the Commission
will help encourage more people to get involved, for volunteerism should truly be
a right, not a privilege."
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 Sue
Driscoll, United Way of East Central Iowa — “Volunteering
brings people together to strengthen communities. I am excited to serve as a commissioner
in the state of Iowa where volunteering is important and a part of our everyday
lives.”
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Debi
Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority (Ex Officio) —
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 Adam
Fanning — Des Moines Public Schools (Youth Chair and former AmeriCorps member)
— “Volunteering doesn't always mean being comfortable and its certainly
not always convenient, but sometimes it’s best to step into the uncomfortable to
truly define the meaning of our lives and impact the lives of those around us.”
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 Ashley
Farmer Hanson, Buena Vista University — “I am very excited
to serve on the commission to support volunteerism in the state of Iowa. Service
has always been an important aspect of my life and I hope to assist in any way that
I can to spread civic engagement.”
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 Barbara J. (Bobbie) Finch, retired — “My favorite quote
is: ‘From everyone who is given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who
has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked (Luke 12:48)’. Therefore we
should all strive to leave the world a better place than we found it.”
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