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The December gathering began with the Annual business meeting. The Program Committee and the President shared reports. The Nominating Committee recommended the following directors for election: Sue Liberman for a renewal term of 2 years; five new members for 2-year terms each: Dr. Charles Chick Dassance, Dr. Frank Friedman, Ms. Connie Jorgensen, Ms. Sue Lewis and Ms. Sandi Meadows. Secretary Bonnie Brewer confirmed a quorum. All were elected by unanimous vote, to join continuing SSV Board members: Grant Brownrigg, Ella Jordan, Jim Nix, and Margie Swanson. Officers nominated and unanimously elected were: President, Sue Liberman, Vice President/Programs Margie Swanson, and Treasurer Jim Nix. The Secretary position remains open.
Part 2 of the meeting was a relaxing and thought-provoking program by Susan Tate on Wellness, health, and sexuality for seniors. Many valuable strategies and activities were shared, including staying physically and mentally active, meditating or simply taking time to reflect, reframing our words, resisting aging stereotypes and negativity, and pursuing/valuing personal connections. All 50+ in attendance were touched.
Part 3 of the meeting was a heartwarming and most deserved recognition of Gene Ecton Davis…one of the 5 individuals who founded SSV in 1995. President Sue Liberman shared an impressive and moving snapshot of Gene’s awesome contributions to our community and other communities.
See our website for the full text. The SSV Board is honored to make a personal donation of $200 to The Center library for the purchase of books in honor of Gene Ecton Davis.
