KLA Students Learn About Philanthropy

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

By Staff Report-

The latest Kosciusko Leadership Academy session was at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, which is one of the homes for local philanthropy.
Guest speakers were Suzie Light, executive director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation; Peggy Michael, vice president and trust officer, Lake City Bank Wealth Management Division; and Rich Haddad, executive director, K21 Health Foundation.
“Implement a plan of giving – intentionally. You may not feel wealthy today, practice being rich by doing and giving to others,” Haddad commented, and explained the benefits received from giving will far outweigh the cost.
The cadets learned the basics of estate planning, including the repercussions of not having the basics in place at the time of a tragedy or death. These events happen regardless of age. There are benefits to philanthropic giving, now or when leaving a legacy.
The basic differences between community foundations and private/family foundations were explained. The founding and continuing roles of KCCF and K21 were both explained.
KLA graduates have produced white paper projects over the years that have resulted in community improvements including the greenway, Heart of Gold, bicycle paths, Get on Board, K-21 Health Care Pavilion and many others.
 KLA is a not-for-profit organization devoted to serving Kosciusko County by encouraging leaders and future leaders to dream and create a better community through white paper projects.

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The latest Kosciusko Leadership Academy session was at the Kosciusko County Community Foundation, which is one of the homes for local philanthropy.
Guest speakers were Suzie Light, executive director, Kosciusko County Community Foundation; Peggy Michael, vice president and trust officer, Lake City Bank Wealth Management Division; and Rich Haddad, executive director, K21 Health Foundation.
“Implement a plan of giving – intentionally. You may not feel wealthy today, practice being rich by doing and giving to others,” Haddad commented, and explained the benefits received from giving will far outweigh the cost.
The cadets learned the basics of estate planning, including the repercussions of not having the basics in place at the time of a tragedy or death. These events happen regardless of age. There are benefits to philanthropic giving, now or when leaving a legacy.
The basic differences between community foundations and private/family foundations were explained. The founding and continuing roles of KCCF and K21 were both explained.
KLA graduates have produced white paper projects over the years that have resulted in community improvements including the greenway, Heart of Gold, bicycle paths, Get on Board, K-21 Health Care Pavilion and many others.
 KLA is a not-for-profit organization devoted to serving Kosciusko County by encouraging leaders and future leaders to dream and create a better community through white paper projects.

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