Annual Meeting of 2013
The annual meeting was held on December 11, 2013 at the Branchlands Manor House, where a delicious buffet lunch was served. The election of officers and directors was held at the meeting. The nominating committee, comprised of John McCauley, chair, and Bill Davis, presented the following slate of nominations for 2014 SSV officers and directors: Sue Liberman, past president; Bob McGrath, president; John McCauley, vice president and program chair; Madison Cummings, secretary; Jim Peterson, treasurer; Terry Cooper, Jeff Gould and Nancy Hunt, directors. Charles Smith and Grace Zisk will continue on the board as they enter the second year of their two-year terms. The slate was elected by acclamation.
Special recognition was given to Tom Boyd, Bill Davis and Jim Perkins, members who have concluded their terms and will not be continuing on the board in 2014. Sue Lieberman was recognized for her leadership during her term as president. Also recognized for their outstanding contributions were Berta Hysel, Betty Vargas and Dan Gould.
Vice President Bob McGrath gave a slide presentation of the year 2013 in review. It was truly a banner year for excellent programs.