This month, we are undergoing a changing of the guard of sorts. Our Presidency has changed hands.
Karen Lubieniecki, a dedicated board member who has served as President of the Laurel Historical Society several times, resigned as of July 1.
In the past three years as President, she has overseen many amazing changes at the LHS. Due in no small part to her own efforts, she has witnessed the completion of a strategic plan, the mounting of several exhibits, a new website, a new children's program and more. In the time that I've been here, (a little over a year), I've seen Karen work tirelessly to maintain high standards of excellence at the LHS. Karen's input into projects challenges staff members and volunteers alike to consider all sides of an issue. Her HATJATs (you'll have to ask her for an explanation) keep us thinking outside the box.
Of course, this is not a goodbye. We know Karen will still maintain a high level of involvement in the LHS. But we would like to thank and recognize her for her work as President of the LHS.
Thank you Karen!
In her role as President, we hope that Jhanna translates these successful efforts to the larger organization. We are very much looking forward to her heightened involvement.
In conclusion, I have two tasks for you all:
If you see Jhanna, please give her a warm welcome in her new role as President of the Laurel Historical Society.
If you see Karen, please thank her for all that she has done (and will continue to do) to make the LHS a better organization.
Thanks for the kind comments. Good luck Jhanna!
ReplyDeleteLindsey will make your job MUCH easier.
HATJAT: Hear's A Thought...Just A Thought (HATJAT): an idea, in which one is not totally vested -- similar to running it up the flagpole. Inspiration. But OK to see as not a good idea/feasible when looked at in depth.
Karen