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National Catholic Forester 8 candIdates NCSF's benefi cial members aged 16 and over will now have an opportunity to get involved and get their voice heard by voting for the society's board of directors in 2018. the ncsF board of directors lead the national catholic society of Foresters. they provide governance, accountability, and strategic insight to help ncsF achieves it's goals and mission. the candidates for board of directors listed below were slated based on their background, education, leadership skills, dedication to service and involvement with ncsF. these bios will also appear in the voting packet that will be mailed to members that are eligible to vote in the upcoming election. name: David James Bonacker parish/court: Holy Spirit Parish / President of Loyola Court 1104 residence: Sioux Falls, South Dakota education: Bachelor of Science in Social Science, Composite Major, University of South Dakota – Springfi eld employment history in the past Five years: 2012 to present – Hickory Farms, Area Manager; 2014 to present – National Catholic Society of Foresters Board of Directors volunteer experience: Served on Church Council at Holy Spirit as well as being an usher and gift bearer; volunteer at Habitat for Humanity building houses awards or recognition: President of the South Dakota Fraternal Congress; FIC and FICF designations; numerous company awards candidate statement: After graduating from the University of South Dakota, I entered the army and served two years during the Vietnam confl ict. I have had a career in the insurance industry in various capacities from a General Agent to a Home Offi ce employee for over 40 years. Served on the Board of Directors from 1990–1998. Was selected by the Board of Directors to complete the term of offi ce for the retiring National Treasurer. As a current Board member, participated in the re-write of NCSF Bylaws. The new Bylaws will make the Society stronger and better in the future. I can use my experience to be a strong Board Member for the future.