Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry Foundation
The Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry Foundation is a registered non-profit organization that was formed to preserve and celebrate cowboy life in the Medicine Hat area.
We are pleased to partner with the Medicine Hat Public Library to deliver programs in poetry writing, collecting seniors’ stories and converting them to poems and songs, connecting youth to cowboy history and presenting live and online Cowboy entertainment.
Meet the Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry Foundation Board and dedicated volunteers for 2025
It takes a whole crew to keep the Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry Foundation ridin’ tall! We’re a volunteer-run outfit, and we couldn’t do it without the time, talent, and hard work of our incredible team. Hats off and a big thank ya to everyone who helps make this happen—you’re the heart of this here foundation!
Jen Zollner, President
Jen Zollner spearheaded the formation of the Medicine Hat Cowboy Poetry Foundation. A retired teacher, (but not retired from life), Jen is a poet, musician, mother, grandmother and going concern.
Harv Speers, Vice-President
Harv Speers is known in Medicine Hat for his time on radio. A poet and powerful presenter, Harv is a welcome addition to our board.
Jim Koch, Secretary
Penita Schnell, Treasurer
Cheryl Dust, Media Contributor
Cheryl Dust brings a wealth of talent, creativity and just plain hard work to our organization as our in-house videographer and photographer.
Carol Eisenbarth, Membership Coordinator
Carol Eisenbarth is a local musician who graciously shared her financial skills as our foundation treasurer and has taken on a new role in coordinating memberships.
Faye Moria Fedrau
Noel Burles
Noel Burles has been involved in Cowboy Poetry for decades, as a performer as well as an organizer at gatherings at Pincher Creek and Stavely.
Greg Herman
Don Thompson
Penella Zollner, Webmaster
Penella Zollner developed an interest in website design and online marketing. So when the role of webmaster was offer, it was a welcome opportunity to learn something new!
Past Board Members
The 2024 MHCP Board. Rear: Harv Speers, Donna Moore, Noel Burles, Jacquie Norenberg, Carol Eisenbarth, Front: Cheryl Dust, Jen Zollner, Faye Fedrau 
Jacquie Noerenberg served on the board for several years, most recently as our secretary. 
Donna Moore. Donna brought a wealth of experience with the Maple Creek Cowboy Gathering. 
2021 Board: Back Left: Donna Moore, Jen Zollner, President, Cheryl Dust., Secretary. Front left: Shelley Goldbeck, Vice-President, Carol Eisenbarth, Treasurer. Photo: Duster Video 
Shelley Goldbeck, DTM is a Cowboy Poet and Musician, Founding Member of MHCP, Past VP (2020-2023) and webmaster. 
Ken Feser is a past member and one of our founding board members. He was intrigued with Cowboy Poetry when he first learned about us and was an enthusiastic supporter from Day One! Ken remains a valuable liaison with the Medicine Hat Public Library.