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Skokie Community Foundation Welcomes George Van Dusen To The Board Of Directors

Johanna Jackson-Whitman2025-11-16T21:09:29-06:00October 17th, 2025|
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We’d like to welcome George Van Dusen to our Board of Directors! Another exciting addition to our team of dedicated volunteers.

George and his wife, Susan, have lived in Skokie for 50 years and have participated in numerous community events and organizations.They have deep roots in Skokie. Their two sons and grandchildren have graduated from or are presently attending Skokie schools.

George worked for a US congressman for 26 years and subsequently served as Mayor of the Village for 26 years. He recently retired and is pursuing writing fiction.

We look forward to George lending his experience and love of our village to Skokie Community Foundation.

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