Participation, Membership, and Giving
The mission of the Pioneer Heritage Conservation Trust is to preserve the land and its resources. We’re not just talking about conservation in general or about how some of the land and its resources are being eroded and abused all across Minnesota and the Midwest. Rather we are talking about making a difference in Pope, Douglas, Grant, and Otter Tail counties. We’re acting on specific conservation needs and projects in our area! We’re helping local students and educators learn more about our conservation ethic and conserving our resources. We can't do it alone, we need your help!
Guiding The Trust
Activities, investments and spending by the trust are guided by a Board of Directors. The Board meets on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December. The Annual Meeting is held prior to the December board meeting. Unless otherwise noted, meetings begin at 7:00 PM at the Military House on the Evansville Historical Foundation campus. The GPS address is 204 South Gran, Evansville. Members and the public are welcome at all meetings!
2022-23 Officers and Directors
Rick Banke
PresidentDirector, Douglas County
Mike Nemmers
Vice PresidentDirector, Pope County
Andy Bye
SecretaryDirector, Grant County
Rick Paulsen
TreasurerGreg Lillemon
Director, Douglas County
Ray NorrgardLoreli Westby
Directors, Otter Tail County
Kerry Zimmerman
Director, Grant County
Bob Jacobs
Director, Pope County
Craig DeJong
Director at Large
Become a Member
Annual membership: $30
Four year membership: $100
Lifetime membership: $500
Heritage membership: $1000
Lifetime gift of money, unrestricted or directed. Usually a qualified charitable income tax deduction. PHCT is a qualified charity under IRS Code Sec. 501(c)(3)
Lifetime gift in kind—a gift of property. Special tax deduction rules apply that may be very advantageous to you
Testamentary bequest—directing in your will that a gift of money or property be made to the Trust after your death
Memorial—a gift to the Trust made in the name of a loved one or to commemorate a special relationship or event
Fill out the form below and forward with your check to the address shown. Your name will be added to our newsletter mailing list. We do not share your member information. THANK YOU!
Contact us if you have any questions or concerns!