You are hereby invited to attend the Annual Membership Meeting of the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation.

The meeting will take place on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, ROOSEVELT CENTER,  519 S. BROADWAY AVENUE, AND VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM.

The Annual Meeting of the Members is held in spring for the purpose of electing Directors, reporting on the most recent year’s activities and financial report, and any other matter requiring member approval.

Key reasons to attend our annual meeting:

• Transparency and Accountability: We will present out financial reports, accomplishments, and challenges from the past year, providing transparency to members and stakeholders about how funds are being used.
• Strategic Planning: Learn about our future goals and strategic direction, including new initiatives and areas of focus for 2026 and on.
• Leadership Engagement: Meet and interact with the board members and executive staff, gaining insights into their vision and leadership style.
• Member Participation: Vote on important matters like board elections. We do not have any Bylaw or policy changes this year.
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with other supporters, volunteers, and community members who share an interest in the Foundations’ mission.
• Celebration and Recognition: Celebrate the Foundation’s achievements and recognize the contributions of volunteers, donors, and staff members.
• Voice your Concerns: Provide feedback and ask questions directly to our staff and Board members regarding the Foundation’s operations and activities.

For those unable to attend the Annual Meeting, a member may have a valid proxy if made in writing or email and filed with the Secretary, wfoisy@hotmail.com, or Executive Director of the Foundation, tracy@rlacf.org, before or at the time of the meeting.

We request that you register for the meeting so that membership can be confirmed in advance of the meeting. Please click the button below to register for this event. We look forward to sharing the highlights of 2025 with you. As is our tradition, we are hosting our famous community table which is a diverse sampling of food by our local chefs.

MEET THE PROPOSED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RED LODGE AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:

For Re-Election in 2026, Board Member Since 2003

Mark Schubert

“Being an RLACF board member gives me an opportunity to serve our nonprofit sector in what I call a broad manner. We strive to help each organization succeed and build its impact.”

In addition to running his accounting firm, Mark can be counted on to lend his expertise and enthusiasm throughout the community. He was instrumental to launching the Fun Run for Charities and was a founding board member of RLACF as well as the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary (then Beartooth Nature Center) and the Red Lodge Public School Foundation. Mark helped build the original Nature Center site and local baseball / softball parks, and he raised funds to complete the new high school gym. He also raises funds for and participates in awarding local scholarships. Mark has three children and four grandchildren, and he loves the outdoors.

 

Affiliations:
Nonprofit: Beartooth Elks Lodge, Red Lodge Community Church, Red Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce, and Red Lodge Public School Foundation. Professional: Montana Society of Certified Public Accountants, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.