Letter from the Chairman

Letter from the Chairman
May, 2009

 David H. Gibbs, Jr.

A lot has happened since my last message to foundation stake holders.  Despite the obvious market turmoil the Community Foundation for Mason County remains strong and true to our mission. The Foundation continues to grow the number of funds and provide leadership and support for important projects within the community. In shaky economic times it is more important then ever that the Foundation helps the community by providing stability through its leadership and wise use of its assets…I believe we are  fulfilling that role.

I have been thinking of my Dad while writing this message. A few years ago I was getting on my Dad's case for not taking a stand or jumping up and down about all the problems I felt we had in this world. If you know my father, Dave Sr., he is not the type to jump up and down about much except an MSU game. I turn forty this summer and they say wisdom comes with age, boy it sure comes slow! I now realize he was taking a stand and jumping up and down in his own way. He was putting his money were my mouth was. That clever old conservative accountant was leveraging his assets by investing in our Foundation through regular gifts to his Fund. My old man is changing the world and will continue to do so long after my kids are too old to jump up and down.

With your sustained support we will continue to jump up and down on your behalf and together we will make this community a better place and help to change the world forever. I am proud of the work we have accomplished at the Foundation and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead. I am truly thankful for the efforts and commitment of our board members and the trust granted to us by our fund holders and benefactors. Oh, and of course you too Dad!

Sincerely,
David H. Gibbs JR.