-Submitted photo Becky Koppen was recently named the volunteer coordinator for the Webster County chapter of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program.

Becky Koppen started as the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteer coordinator for Hamilton County in October 2012. Her office in downtown Webster City is a hub of activity for local senior citizens. Recently she has picked up the responsibilities of Webster County volunteer coordinator as well, replacing Terri Laufersweiler. Her first major order of business was moving the Webster County office from the downtown Citizens Central location to the new location in Crossroads Mall. Koppen started work in Webster County in August, 2019.

Koppen lives on an acreage near Woolstock with her husband, Paul. She is the mother of six adult children, and grandmother of five boys.

Koppen has enjoyed the opportunity to meet many wonderful volunteers, as well as the leaders of the nonprofit organizations which RSVP serves and partners with.

“Connecting people with volunteer service has been very rewarding,” she said.

There are currently more than 300 registered RSVP volunteers in Hamilton and Webster counties. Koppen was also able to establish the BASE Senior Fitness exercise program that has been very successful in Hamilton and Webster counties, with more than 500 participants since its beginning in 2014. The BASE Senior Fitness classes meet in 16 locations in the two counties.