LFS Alumni & Volunteer Opportunities
There are lots of ways to stay involved with LFS and give back as an alum! Stay tuned to the EA events calendar, LFS Facebook and LinkedIn pages, and the quarterly alumni newsletter for announcements regarding the following alumni opportunities!
*While most opportunities below are geared toward Adult Program alumni, Youth alumni are certainly welcome to attend where appropriate. Contact Rsullens@cedarrapids.org for questions regarding ways to plug in as a Youth Program alum.
Alumni Events –
- Holiday Breakfast (Nov/Dec)
- Spring Lunch/Event (April)
- Annual Summer Golf Event (August)
Volunteer Opportunities – if you are interested in any of the following roles, please contact LFS Program Director Rebecca Sullens and complete the LFS Volunteer Interest Survey. You will be notified when opportunities come open that are a match for your interests. Some opportunities require an application while others may involve a conversation with the Program Director or another planning team member.
- Adult Class Selection Committee – April/May timeframe, Includes an orientation, at least one 1/2 day of interviews (AM or PM), and a selection meeting. Looking for a variety of industries, class years, etc. Roles on the selection committee are at the discretion of the Program Director.
- Industry Day Planning Committee (for Adult or Youth program) – Individuals with connections or expertise in that industy, regular planning committee meetings in addition to bi-monthly youth or adult meeting with other industry day planners. Service on an industry day committee is generally anywhere between 2-5 years with the expectation that committee members rotate Chair responsibilities and make room for new contributors.
- Adult Class Mentor/Co-Chair – 2 year role, major time commitment, requires attendance at the orientation, overnight fall retreat, most program days, and oversight of Adult Planning Committee with second class mentor/co-chair. Attendance and sharing out at bi-monthly Advisory Board meetings is also required (see below). Parts of this role are still being finalized to better serve the program.
- See 2025 Application for upcoming year program dates
- Complete mentor application- deadline May 15th, 2024
- Advisory Board Member – Bi-Monthly meetings (2nd Tuesday of Month, 3:30-5pm) July 1 thru June 30th, half day retreat (2 year terms, up to 3 total terms).
- 2 Positions Open- Complete online application- deadline May 15th, 2024
Current LFS Advisory Board
| First Name | Last Name | Employer | LFS Alumni Year |
| Debbie | Craig | Retired | 1989 |
| Jody | Donaldson | Kirkwood Community College | 2011 |
| *Nick | Dusil | Benchmark/Iowa Giving Crew | 2021 |
| TJ | Filip | Hills Bank | 2020 |
| Shannon | Hanson | Favorable | 2010 |
| Katie | Jensen | UFG | 2020 |
| Carissa | Johnson | Johnson Marketing & Events | 2021 |
| Jennifer | Lawrence | Corridor HR Solutions | 2020 |
| Shawn | Lueth | Fehr Graham | 2013 |
| *Sally | Wiley | Level 10 Apparel | 2018 |
| Brenda | Meeker | Elevate Consulting, LLC | 2022 |
| Ron | Maxa | Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust | 2011 |
| Michael | Rozum | Acumen | 2018 |
| Kelly | Thompson | Hills Bank | 2006 |
Alumni Dues
Alumni membership dues directly funds the LFS Youth Program. The combination of alumni dues and corporate sponsors allow area high school juniors to participate in Youth LFS at no cost to them, their family, or their school. As an alum of the program, thank you for investing in the next generation of leaders in our community!
Alumni dues can be paid in the following incrememnts:
- 1 Year Membership: $50
- 3 Year Membership: $125
- Lifetime Membership: $500
**Alumni dues goes towards the calendar year within which it was paid, unless it is paid in November or December at the Holiday Breakfast, when it will count for the following calendar year. While late dues will be accepted, payment is encouraged in Q1 (January- March) or prior to the Spring Event, as is for dues-paying alumni only. Reminders will be sent out to alumni via email, social media, and an online payment option will be visible under the EA events calendar.
Dues Paying Alumni Benefits Include:
- Exclusive invite to the LFS Alumni Spring Lunch or Event (April)
- Continued networking opportunities – socially, professionally and personally
- Reduced admission cost to LFS Annual Golf Outing in August
- The warm, fuzzy feeling of giving back to the program and keeping it going for future generations