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Our 2009 PCEA National Convention in beautiful Myrtle Beach, SC was a great success! Thanks to Taylor Wyant and his committee on a job well done! We had a great hospitality suite, a hopping Friday night dance, good programs including round table discussions on how to survive this economic downturn. Thanks to Mike McGhinnis for putting on a successful golf tournament. It was great to see everyone again and I can’t wait till next year for the Jacksonville convention. A couple of honorable mentions: Congratulations to Catawba Valley for winning “Chapter of the Year” and to our dear friend the late Trey Shaw for winning the “Rudy Barnes Award”.
It’s hard to believe that summer is already here – we have a lot to do. One of my main goals as your president this year is to work on fundraising for the Ted G. Wilson scholarship foundation. As with all portfolios we have taken a hit and need to raise funds more than ever for the foundation. Mike McGhinnis is heading up the Order of Isosceles committee and will be coming up with some unique ways to raise funds. If you missed the banquet at convention, you missed Taylor’s fundraiser for Ted G. where we collected over $600. I’m not going to tell you what he did but if you’ve been to past conventions you probably have a good idea. Please keep the Ted G. foundation in mind when working on your chapter fundraisers this year. We also want to work on retaining and gaining members – Helene Palmowski is already hard at work trying to do just that as your National Vice President.
I am looking forward to serving as your President this year. Look for me to attend one of your meetings or events along with possible visits from the rest of the officers. I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe summer!
Gail Chapman
PCEA National President
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