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WILLIAM “BILL” RUBE
Appointed
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE
The Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund has named noted
equestrian William ‘Bill’ Rube as its executive director.
Whether it is his decades of equestrian experience, multiple
US Hunter Jumper Association awards or humorous
“Stationary Adult Amateur Championship” photo series
on Facebook, there isn’t anyone in the hunter/jumper community
who doesn’t know (and love) Bill Rube. Having
previously served the USHJA Foundation as its development
director, he took the reins to the Lindsay Maxwell
Charitable Fund on December 1.
“The mission of the fund really resonates with me. Whether
it is bringing the passion of horses to so many people in
a special way, seeing the smile on a kid’s face when he or
she connects with a horse in a therapeutic environment,
helping someone reach their aspirations through a grant,
providing opportunity through scholarships, or focusing
on the traditions within equestrian sport, the Fund accomplishes
many things,” Bill told Elite Equestrian. “The hard
work of the LMCF team provides the tools to create true
horsemen.”
The Fund is a private, charitable fund that reflects its
namesake’s personal interests, priorities and values. LMCF
focuses on improving the lives of children with special
needs, enabling access opportunities to education, and
providing care, compassion, and protection to animals.
It accepts grant proposals for the benefit of charitable,
educational, or scientific purposes, exclusively from taxexempt,
charitable organizations.
“Bill is an incredible asset to our team as we build upon
the work the Fund has accomplished, be it sponsoring
classes at national and international charity horse shows,
offering grants for riders or donating to organizations that
support our mission,” said LMCF Founder Lindsay Maxwell.
“Bill brings with him decades of industry knowledge
and experience that will be instrumental to achieving our
goals.”
Bill gathers inspiration from the saying, ‘You never get
a second chance to make a first impression.’ He said,
“Whether it’s a sponsor, athlete, friend or colleague, the
first time there is contact sets the tone for the relationship.”
Which explains how he and Lindsay struck off on the
right lead. The two “officially” met last year in Florida:
“We met in passing at the Winter Equestrian Festival;
I have been a fan of Lindsay’s riding for years. We had
a quick hello at Devon, but it wasn’t until I traveled to
California in June for the WCHR West Coast Spectacular
that we got to know each other. I was impressed with how
genuine she is and that, coupled with her pure intent and
passion, made quite an impression. As we continued our
discussions, it was determined that I would be a great fit
to the team. The rest, as they say, is history.”
Bill brings to the Fund a significant history of fundraising
experience. During his tenure with USHJA, he orchestrated
a collective effort to reach and surpass goals set by the
USHJA Foundation to support its programs, grants and
scholarships and, for his dedication, was awarded in 2012
and 2013 with USHJA President’s Distinguished Service
Awards, in 2014 with the USHJA Volunteer of the Year
award and, in 2016, the Moran Family Award for Excellence
from Caroline Moran.
“From my work with the United States Hunter Jumper
Association, I learned many skills, including the importance
of puing the donor first to make sure they are 100
percent satisfied; they do not have to choose a specific
organization and a donor’s impact can have far-reaching
benefits. I take with me, in my new role at the LMCF,
a true understanding of what kind of impact a donor or
fund can have, on a person or organization,” he added.
“The Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Fund has some great
things planned for 2018! Right now, we are working to
ensure that the fund is set up in a manner that works
well with its beneficiaries. We are constantly looking for
national opportunities to expand its impact at all levels of
equestrian sport.”
Aer a lile celebrating back home in Merchantivlle, NJ,
with husband Joe Miraglia, that is. “We were so excited
when we learned I was going to join the Lindsay Maxwell
Charitable Fund team,” Bill said. “I was on Cloud Nine!
Joe was excited for me as well, and we enjoyed a quiet
celebration. When he met Lindsay, he truly grasped the
extent of my enthusiasm, and together, we are thrilled!”
To learn more about the Fund, visit www.facebook.com/
lmcharitablefund.
LINDSAY MAXWELL
CHARTABLE FUND