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Nebraska State Fair reports $870,000 in sponsorships; 1868 Foundation names trustees and presents awards
Summary
Sponsorship director Nicki Stoltenberg told the board the fair has secured $870,000 in sponsorships (with $605,000 in in‑kind donations) and the 1868 Foundation reappointed trustees, added a new member and honored donors at its annual meeting.
Sponsorship Director Nicki Stoltenberg reported to the Nebraska State Fair Board on June 20 that the fair has secured $870,000 in sponsorships that are collected and invoiced to date, plus $605,000 in in‑kind contributions, and $234,000 secured for the Stock Show so far.
Lindsey Koepke summarized the 1868 Foundation's annual meeting: Tom Middleton was reappointed to a three‑year term, a new trustee Kevin Cook was appointed, and the foundation presented awards, including an Excellence in 1868 Society recognition for Jeff and Sue Koch and a Lifetime Friend of the Fair award to Steve White.
The board's staff and foundation representatives described upcoming fundraising activities including the Blue Ribbon Cookoff (with silent and live auctions) and distribution of fundraising packets. Sponsorship and foundation leaders thanked Executive Director Jaime Parr and the board for support.
The meeting minutes show routine approvals and staff updates across events, marketing and sponsorships; no formal new contracts or sponsorship agreements beyond the reported secured and invoiced amounts were recorded in the minutes.
