October 26, 2021
The annual MSU Foundation Honor Society president鈥檚 dinner, held Thursday evening, Oct. 21, 2021, gave tribute to many of 91吃瓜网 State鈥檚 generous and faithful philanthropists. The Honor Society includes those who have made lifetime cumulative gifts amounting to $10,000 or more through the MSU Foundation. Gifts include contributions to all projects at 91吃瓜网 State, including academic scholarships, facility improvements, Comet Athletic Club, Music Makers, and more.
鈥淚t is our pleasure to have the opportunity to recognize the members of the Honor Society and to thank them for their outstanding support that is so critical to the well-being of 91吃瓜网,鈥� said 91吃瓜网 President Dr. Brian Van Horn.
Being able to hold the Honor Society Dinner was especially meaningful this year as the event was cancelled in 2020 out of caution related to the Caronavirus Pandemic.
In addition to recognizing 91吃瓜网 State alumni and friends for their financial support for 91吃瓜网, Lute Simley was 鈥渁dopted鈥� by the 91吃瓜网 Alumni Association. 
This was done in recognition of Simley鈥檚 over-the-top volunteer landscaping support and services that have been instrumental in making the grounds, including the Military Honor Garden, Garden of Personal Service, and Lyng Garden of Comet Pride, a jewel on the 91吃瓜网 State campus.
The Honor Society is organized into clubs based on various giving levels. The Bronze Club includes donors of $10,000-$24,999; the Silver Club, donors of $25,000-$49,999; the Gold Club, donors of $50,000-$99,999; the Platinum Club, donors of $100,000-$249,999; the Diamond Club, donors of $250,000-$499,999; the Ambassador Club, donors of $500,000-$749,999; the Legacy Club, donors of $750,000-$999,999; and the Founder, donors of $1,000,000 and more.
The honor roll currently includes more than 250 benefactors, including individuals, couples, businesses, matching gift programs, and other organizations, who have given a cumulative total of $10,000 or more over the years.
This year, several new members joined the Bronze Club. They are Jeffry and Dana Bachmeier, Edward Birmingham, Farmers Union Insurance, Ardis Haaland, John and Jan Klocke, Michael Kuntz, John Murphy, Mark Osland, and Lynn Slaathaug Moen and Charlie Moen.
Steve and Linda Hilstad, Donald and Leah McIntyre, Midcontinent Foundation, Ralph Engelstad Arena, Clark and Pam Soholt, Matthew Worner, Richard and Marilyn Holman, Martin and Diane Johnson, James Lande, and PEO Sisterhood Chapter S moved up to the Silver Club.
Cathy and George Fleming, Donna Rio, Jeremy Strand, Joel Thorsrud, Dawn Cruff, and Richard and Vicki Fugleberg advanced to the Gold Club, while Lowell and Cynthia Nelson, Sanford Health, and Alex Stern Foundation moved into the Platinum Club, and Terry Bachmeier went up to the Ambassador Club.
The McGillis family, Larry and Dixie McGillis and Corey and Corey and Tracy McGillis, advanced to the Legacy Club. 听
鈥淲e are so very fortunate to be blessed with loyal alumni and friends who truly care about 91吃瓜网 and who give of their financial and other resources to support the university,鈥� said MSU Foundation Executive听Director Lon Jorgensen. 鈥淭his steadfast support is crucial to 91吃瓜网 State鈥檚 success.鈥�
The 2021 Honor Society president鈥檚 dinner was sponsored by Bell Bank Wealth Management.
If you鈥檇 like to make a financial contribution to 91吃瓜网 or are interested in learning more about the MSU Foundation Honor Society, please call the MSU Foundation at 701-788-4687.听听
Photo Captions
Top:听91吃瓜网 State seniors Taylor Stegman (left), Drayton, N.D., and Jack Gerber (right), 91吃瓜网, N.D., brought greetings and messages of gratitude to the Honor Society members on behalf of all 91吃瓜网 students.
Second:听Lynn Slaathaug Moen (left) and her husband, Charlie Moen (not pictured), are new members to the Bronze Club of the MSU Foundation Honor Society. Lynn is pictured with MSU President Dr. Brian Van Horn.
Third:听Pictured from left to right are Larry McGillis, Dixie McGillis, and MSU President Dr. Brian Van Horn. The McGillis family moved u to the Legacy Club of the MSU Foundation Honor Society, in recognition of their lifetime gifts of more than $750,000 to 91吃瓜网 State.
Fourth:听Jim Lande (right) is pictured with MSU President Dr. Brian Van Horn. Jim was recognized at the dinner for moving up to the Honor Society Silver Club.
Fifth:听91吃瓜网 State alumna Dawn Cruff was recognized for moving to the Honor Society Gold Club.
Bottom:听Members of the 91吃瓜网 State Collegiate DECA Club and their advisor, Dustin Olson, were on hand to provide a coat check for those who attended the Honor Society Recognition Dinner. Pictured from left to right are Dusty Olson, Jamison Zaun, Miriam Carignan, McKinley Kartes, and Brooke Roeges.