— from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center —
As we ring in the New Year, Orcas Senior Center would like to thank Bonnie Burg and Margot Shaw for their many years of dedicated service to the Orcas District Committee (formerly Operations Committee) and welcome three new: Erica Bee, Diane Craig and Lynn Roberts.
Among their many contributions, too many to count, Bonnie served as Chair of the Committee and Margot as Chair of the Membership Sub-committee. During their tenure, the Center witnessed considerable growth, both in the number of members and the range of programs and activities offered.
New member, Erica Bee, is an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse, senior caregiver, and professional educational administrator. Erica is already taking a leadership role overseeing some of Orcas Senior Center’s health and wellness programs.
Diane Craig is a writer and editor for Islands’ Sounder and has held management positions in publishing and for nonprofits. She says she appreciates being “a part of one of the island’s most important offerings for people of, ahem, our age.”
Lynn Roberts owned and operated a small business on Orcas Island for 25 years, before moving to Guatemala in 1994. Lynn was very active on the home maintenance and repair grant before joining the Committee.
If you are interested in becoming a member of Orcas District Committee, please contact Lena at 360-376-7929 or lena@orcasseniors.org.
Bonnie and Margot deserve a long round of applause for their years of service. I wish good luck to the new Committee members.