WTU Family Feels the Loss of Larry Yost

The WTU family lost one of our brightest lights last week, when Larry Yost, Nebraska field director, passed away after a battle with cancer.

Larry was only 46, far too young, and will be sincerely missed by everyone who knew him. His passing will be a real loss for Whitetails Unlimited.

If you never had the pleasure of meeting Larry, he was one of those quiet guys who got an amazing amount of work done, seeming without any effort. On one memorable occasion, the caterer for a banquet screwed up the date, and Larry realized that he had no meal for a sold-out banquet. It was a real nightmare situation, looking at 220 people who had paid for a dinner, which should be served in 20 minutes.

I’m reminded of the Kipling quote to his son, “If you can keep your wits about you while all others are losing theirs … then you will be a man.” Well, Larry was The Man. He got things organized, and in short order the crowd was enjoying a steak dinner, a little late, but Larry said there were no complaints. The most amazing part was that when I called Larry to ask about the banquet for a story, he said it was no big deal, and tried to put all the credit on everyone else. In reality, it was a great team effort that pulled success from the jaws of disaster, but without the calm, decisive leadership that Larry always projected, and the loyalty that he engendered, that banquet would have been a smoking disaster.

That story is on the WTU website at:www.whitetailsunlimited.com/news/archives/session_b2979bad999d/banquettrailtales.phtml

Larry is survived by his wife, Holly, and their five children: Drew and Dylan Yost, Jamie and Shea Lundeby, and Dalton Dunn, and his grandson, Corbin. He was passionate about hunting, fishing, and baseball with the boys and his friends, and he’s going to be missed by all of us.

WTU Looking for New Field Directors in Pennsylvania and Nebraska

WTU SEEKING A FIELD DIRECTOR IN NEBRASKA

Whitetails Unlimited Inc., a national, nonprofit conservation organization established in 1982, with over 90,000 supporters and 425 chapters has a career opportunity for a highly motivated individual as a Field Director. This professional, salaried position will be located within close proximity of Omaha, Nebraska, with a start date of June 11 and will report directly to the Vice President - Field Operations.

The successful candidate will organize and conduct fundraising events throughout the territory along with mobilizing volunteers and serving as a liaison between Whitetails Unlimited chapters and National Headquarters. The mission of this position is to establish and maintain a presence of Whitetails Unlimited throughout Nebraska, Western Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Kansas, and Oklahoma.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree. Related training and job experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Actual exposure to volunteer programs, event planning, and fundraising methods, with proven leadership and relationship building skills is mandatory. Strong organizational and time management skills are required, with minimal need for day-to-day supervision. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet is necessary. Outstanding record keeping and inventory skills with a penchant for detail is vital. Strong communication and presentation skills required. The ability to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities is important. Exposure to or participation in the shooting sports, inclusive of hunting is important, along with knowledge of the white-tailed deer, their habits, and habitat.

This individual will be required to work from their home and travel regularly. Must also be a mature, energetic, self-starter who is well-organized and self-confident with a very strong desire to succeed, and have the capability to represent Whitetails Unlimited in a professional manner. High moral standards, good character, and strong ethics are necessary.

Whitetails Unlimited's purpose is to raise funds in support of educational programs, habitat conservation, and preservation of the hunting tradition. For further background information regarding Whitetails Unlimited, visitwww.whitetailsunlimited.com.

Whitetails Unlimited offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates should submit their resume, references, and salary requirements to ktassoul@whitetailsunlimited.com no later than May 18.

Whitetails Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer.

                                                                                                                         

WTU SEEKING A FIELD DIRECTOR IN PENNSYLVANIA

Whitetails Unlimited Inc., a national, nonprofit conservation organization established in 1982, with over 90,000 supporters and 425 chapters has a career opportunity for a highly motivated individual as a Field Director. This professional position will be located in southeastern Pennsylvania with an October start date, and will report directly to the Vice President - Field Operations.

The successful candidate will organize and conduct fundraising events along with mobilizing individuals and serving as a liaison between Whitetails Unlimited chapters and National Headquarters. The mission of this position is to establish, maintain, and grow the operations of Whitetails Unlimited in the State of Pennsylvania.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree. Related training and job experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Actual exposure to volunteer programs, event planning, and fundraising methods, with proven leadership and relationship building skills is mandatory. Strong organizational and time management skills are required, with minimal need for day-to-day supervision. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and the internet is necessary. Outstanding record keeping and inventory skills with a penchant for detail is vital. Strong communication and presentation skills required. The ability to handle multiple tasks and shift priorities is important. Exposure to or participation in the shooting sports, inclusive of hunting is important, along with knowledge of the white-tailed deer, their habits, and habitat.

This individual will be required to work from their home office and some travel is required. Must also be a mature, energetic, self-starter who is well-organized and self-confident with a very strong desire to succeed, and have the capability to represent Whitetails Unlimited in a professional manner. High moral standards, honesty, dependability, good character, and strong ethics are imperative.

Whitetails Unlimited's purpose is to raise funds in support of educational programs, habitat conservation, and preservation of the hunting tradition. For further background information regarding Whitetails Unlimited, please visit www.whitetailsunlimited.com.

This is a commission-based opportunity, and the successful candidate could do this part or full time. This unique position requires a diverse set of skills, and can be both personally and financially rewarding for the exceptional individual. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter toktassoul@whitetailsunlimited.com no later than August 15, 2012.

Whitetails Unlimited is an equal opportunity employer.