Dear Friend of the Community Center:
In the life of every organization, change is
inevitable. Sometimes it is planned, and
other times it comes from out of the blue. A good, solid organization faces that change with calm and determination
and thoughtfully moves past any bump in the road.
In May, Ted Martin was presented with the opportunity to
join Equality PA as the new executive director of the state's LGBT political
advocacy organization. For the Center,
this was exciting news in all respects. Ted has served as Board President though a critical time for the
organization and to have him move to this state-wide leadership role is a
feather in the Center's cap. However,
though he will remain an active Board member, because of his new
responsibilities, Ted needs to step aside from the day to day responsibility as
President.
This past Tuesday at our June Board meeting, Bebe Mullaugh
was unanimously elected to serve out Ted's remaining term as President for
2010. Regular annual elections will be
held in December to elect the slate of officers for 2011.
This is a new chapter in our history and one that portends very
well for our future. Many organizations
tear themselves apart over such successions, but we chose the least disruptive
course to allow us to continue offering quality programs and services to the
eight counties that we represent and remain a partner with the larger community
in supporting the strength and diversity of Central
Pennsylvania's LGBT citizens.
Of course, this doesn't shield us from a volatile economy or
the constant need to provide interesting and unique programs to all of you, but
we and the Board feel confident that the Center is strong enough to change and
prosper in these challenging times.
In the months ahead, the Center's Board and Staff will continue
to expand the capacity of the Center to pursue its mission to create common
ground for the LGBT community and allies in Central Pennsylvania by providing
services through spiritual, educational and cultural activities that foster
wholeness. We are confident that your
community center has withstood a unique transition and we look forward to your
unshaken support as we continue to grow.
Some organizations find strength in change while others avoid
it at all costs. We like to think we are
the former, not the later and we hope you do too. Enjoy your summer. You'll be hearing from us
throughout, and we look forward to spending as much time with all of you as we
can. See you at PRIDE!
Sincerely,
Bebe Mullaugh & Ted
Martin
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