Easterseals Board Installed and Ready to Serve

Easterseals Northeast Central Florida's 2019-2020 Board of Directors

Recently, during its annual meeting in Daytona Beach, Easterseals Northeast Central Florida officially recognized its 2019-2020 Board of Directors.

2019 Lily Award Winner and longtime Easterseals supporter Len Marinaccio commented to the assembled crowd regarding the board’s exceptional leadership and commitment. It’s because of that leadership, he said, that Easterseals is a thriving, growing and dynamic organization.

Officers of the board were installed:

• Lauren Burkhalter, Chairman of the Board
• Dr. Steve Sevigny, Chair-Elect and Vice Chair
• Melissa Burt DeVriese, Treasurer
• Constance Yuschok, Secretary
• Kelly Parsons Kwiatek, Immediate Past Chair

Returning board members include:  Matt Birnie, Lonnie Brown, Pam Browne, Sheryl Cook, Ed Dimayuga, Myra Middleton, Nancy-Ellen Otte, Paul Schandel, Don Sciotto, and Darlynn Tacinelli.  Also pictured are honorary board members Jim Barocas, Patti Parsons and Becky Rutland.

The 2019-2020 board also includes new members, whose three-year terms begin this year. They are:

• Bridget Bergens
• April Chilson
• Susan Persis
• Linda Webster-Dubea
• Holly Woersching
• Andrew Young

After recognizing the board, Len turned his attention to remembering two talented Easterseals champions who passed away earlier this year: David Hood and Gloria Cook. Both were Easterseals Honorary Life Directors.

Len remarked that during Easterseals nomination process this year, the Governance Committee unanimously favored bestowing the title of Honorary Life Director to another of Easterseals’ best and brightest champions: Sheryl Cook. With a wide smile and full heart, Sheryl accepted the honor.
 
Lastly, Len installed the new Board of Directors during the annual meeting, reminding the audience of the board’s values and expectations for service. Those key values include customer focus; commitment to excellence; dedication to stewardship and philanthropy; a focus on communication; dedication to respectful service; a commitment to integrity; and being an advocate for Easterseals, demonstrating its purpose in the community.
 
Easterseals Northeast Central Florida is ever grateful for the commitment of its volunteer board and looks forward to a productive year ahead! We thank the members for for their service. 

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