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BEING A MEMBER OF THE LOUISVILLE ZOO YOUTH BOARD
"Being on the Louisville Zoo Youth
Board was a tremendous experience. I was an officer on the youth
board from 1997-2000, which gave me a more in-depth view into
different aspects of the Louisville Zoo. When people visit the zoo
their main focus of course is the animals, but most folks don’t
understand the business aspect of the zoo. Many of the fundraising
projects that the youth board was and is involved in have helped to
fund some much needed projects around the zoo. The youth board is
also great at encouraging youth from in and around the community to
get involved with the zoo and can showcase the Louisville Zoo in a
positive light to some younger members of the community. I have very
fond memories of being on the zoo’s youth board, even when it was
forty degrees and raining during the World’s Largest Halloween
Party, and I’d highly encourage anyone looking for fun and
entertaining volunteer opportunities to check out the Louisville Zoo
Youth Board."
Drew Koch
President 1999-2000
"I have been a volunteer for 3 years.
Being on the Youth Board has taught me leadership skills and work
ethic that will last a lifetime. If it wasn’t for the Youth Board I
wouldn’t be the person I am."
Shelby Adair
President (2008-2009)
"I have been a volunteer for 3 years.
Serving on the Louisville Zoo Youth Board has been a great
experience during my teenage years. It has shown me how to work
with people and how to become involved with an influential
organization."
Brad Lawson
 "I
have been a volunteer for 5 years. The Youth Board has helped to
expand my experience in working with the public. It offers amazing
experiences that one can never forget – I certainly won’t."
Emily Goldstein
"I
have been a volunteer for 3 years. Being a member of the Youth
Board has been one of the most amazing experiences of my
life. Through the Board, I have met some truly wonderful people and
have been given opportunities that I never would have had
otherwise. I am so grateful for the experiences of both working with
the animals and with the employees and other volunteers. The friends
I have made, and all the mischief we got into, will be with me
forever."
Sam Leist
Current President (2009-2010)
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