EDA director takes new job
Mike Crouch will go to ESU Foundation
By Bobbi Mlynar
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Mike Crouch, current director of Emporians for Drug Awareness, will take over as development officer for the Emporia State University Foundation on Nov. 3.
"It just was the right opportunity at the right time," Crouch said Wednesday. "Everything worked out for a reason."
The focus of the job will be fund-raising, which is something Crouch said he is looking forward to.
"It is fun; I really enjoy it," he said. "It's easy to fundraise when you're passionate about what you're fundraising for."
Crouch graduated in 2003 from ESU with a bachelor of science in integrated studies.
"My wife and I are both alumni, so it feels good to be able to go back to the university," Crouch said. "... I don't know all of the job duties yet, but we'll certainly learn more about it."
Crouch has been EDA director since January of this year.
For more on the story, as well as what lies ahead for EDA, see The Gazette on Thursday.
wanderer (anonymous) says...
So is Mike going to stay on the Emporia school board? Or will his duties take up too much time? That's a busy job.
October 17, 2007 at 5:32 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
toninj (anonymous) says...
Wow, Another director change for Emporians for Drug Awareness and this one in less then a year! It makes you wonder what is going on over there to see another turn over. Maybe they need to remove some board members before they hire again or they may never keep someone good in the position. They may want to make it a requirement of staff and the board to support the director instead of talking about them around town especially when the director is doing a good job and is well liked in the community. I THINK THEY CALL THAT BULLYING!!!!!
Good luck to Mike in his new position! I hope he is able to continue his position on the school board; he is a positive voice for the needs of our youth in this community.
October 17, 2007 at 11:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bart2 (anonymous) says...
I think Mike has shown his dedication to the School Board and USD 253. I don't think that he will let the new position interfere with his commitment to the school board.
October 18, 2007 at 9:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
bart2 (anonymous) says...
Mike will be missed by Emporians for Drug Awareness. The increased exposure the organization has gotten in the last 10 months has been impressive. I hear commercials for the organization all the time and have seen and attended many successful functions. With the extensive duties of running Emporians for Drug Awareness and the time commitments that are required for that position, Mike has demonstrated that he has the ability to stay dedicated to the school board and his career. The new position sounds like it will be a benefit for both Mike and the University. It is unfortunate that there has been some negative comments about Mike in regards to Emporians for Drug Awareness that are not felt by all associated with the organization. I wish the best to Mike in his new endeavor. I also wish the best to Emporians for Drug Awareness has they have to select a 3rd director in as many years.
October 18, 2007 at 9:38 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
wsrmy (anonymous) says...
wanderer, why would you think Mike wouldn't stay on the school board? The people of this community voted him in and like what he's doing on the board. Yes his new job will be busy but I'm sure he'll do a great job with both possisions. The EDA, I think, needs to be looked at and maybe reorganized. Why have we lost so many directors in such few years? Is there something going on with those remaining?
October 18, 2007 at 12:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )