We delayed retirement for Ruth Pringle and James Foreman hoping to hold out for the grand celebration they deserve. Instead we opted for a couple of quiet lunches attended by one or two others that helped to share a mountain of thank yous. Ruth Pringle joined the board of directors in She participated in early years on the Nutrition Education Committee before joining the scholarship committee where she continues to serve. It was also the year the scholarship committee grew from its traditional members to over 30 committee members reviewing applications.
The committee now has about 60 scholarship committee members. Over the years, Ruth has been a champion of vocational education scholarships and funding for adult ESL programs. Her voice is heard and respected on the board of directors. He was quickly recruited onto the executive committee where he progressed through the officer chairs and was elected chairman of WAEF in We held a rare full day board retreat to dissect board operations and ensure WAEF board governance was on track.
Whenever activity like this occurs, it has the potential for destructive conflict to occur. James was instrumental in welcoming conflicting opinions but keeping the congenial spirit of the board intact.
One of the outcomes of the board retreat that is still helping to direct busy board members to the actions that matter most to making a difference through their board service is full acceptance of the Board Point System.
The good works performed today and in years past was made possible solely by their commitment. Our deep appreciation to all members serving on the board and especially to Ruth and James for their many years of impact.
