02/03/12 ci

HAYS, Kan. -- Verlin and Elaine Pfannenstiel have been announced by the Fort Hays State University Foundation as the newest members of the Lyman Dwight Wooster Society. The society's members have included FHSU in their estate plans or designate a deferred gift for the university through the FHSU Foundation.

Both Pfannenstiels are graduates of FHSU, Verlin received a degree in business administration in 1972 and Elaine received a degree in sociology in 1988. Verlin received the FHSU Alumni Achievement Award in 1992 and is a current member of the FHSU Foundation Board of Trustees, serving on many committees within the board.

"Joining the Wooster Society provides an excellent opportunity for FHSU to ensure future growth and expansion in education," he said.

The Pfannenstiels are involved with many civic projects in Russell and Rooks counties and work with the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on the Wooster Society or for more information on donating, log on to fhsugift.org or call Brad Botz, FHSU Foundation director of planned giving at 785-628-5888.