WORDS OF WISDOM …from Wert

The Annual General Meeting was held last month, and 40 of a potential 122 members attended and supported the Society. This represents 33% of the membership. Thanks for your support. A new Board of Directors was elected for the next 12 months, and they are as follows:

2007/2008 Board of Director’s:

President - Mike Nader

Vice-President - Sev Araujo

Treasurer - Ella Young

Secretary - Janice Delorme

Community/Consumer Rep. - Alice Frith

Fund-raising - Terry Tayler

Volunteer Recruitment - Donna Smart

- Peggy Fofonoff

Member at Large - Debra Powell

Congratulations to all of you! Welcome to the four newcomers, Janice, Terry, Peggy and Donna. Special thanks to our veterans; Alice, Debra, Sev, Mike and Ella for their continued support, and a farewell to Jennifer, Valerie, Kevin and Brian who have chosen to leave us this year. At the present time, there is still the possibility of recruiting one more new member as we have one vacant position. The Board of Directors will be meeting on a monthly basis and anyone wishing to address an issue, suggestion, or concern with the Board should contact the Senior’s Advisory Committee, the Consumer Representative, or speak to the ED.

Mother’s Day Brunch: Wow! This type of fund-raising seems to appeal to everyone and it was fabulous to see so many family members turn out for the occasion. It was very successful, with more than $1000 being collected in revenues and donations. Thanks for your financial support and my heartfelt thanks to all those who volunteered their Saturday to help out!

Caregiver Support/Information Group: The next gathering is planned for June 14^th from 3 to 5 p.m. Newcomers are always welcome so let everyone know that this program is available and if necessary a case manager can arrange home support for your loved one.

The moment I have been dreading... The time has come for me to bid each of you a fond farewell. I started working for Renfrew-Collingwood Seniors' Society in February 1994 and I can clearly remember telling Audrey (West Coast Mom) that I would probably stay around for a couple of years and then move on as usual. Well, this place and all of you have been anything but “usual” and I stayed, and stayed, and stayed and I know that my heart will never actually leave. However, physically it is time for me to wander on my way. I will forever treasure the laughter, the tears, and the love that made each day here special and I thank all of you for being such an important part of my life. There will be several chapters in my ‘Book of Life’ dedicated to the staff, the volunteers and the seniors of Ren-Coll. So…when you hear a Harley going by, laugh at a good “blonde” joke, groan at a horrible pun, or hear someone say “is it Miller time yet?” – think of me, smile, and know that you are in my heart.

always – Shell-Lee and Shadow