Due to issues beyond our control, we were unable to meet together as a unit on May 24th, 2021. The BFSRA Executive Board met via Zoom, in a meeting dedicated to a Celebration of Life and the Installation of the 2021 Officers. First, we recognized three significant events and accomplishments:
1. Our oldest member, Lola Van Campen, turned 104 years old this past January. Victoria recounted her conversation and correspondence with Lola and her daughter and described their joy at receiving flowers.
2. Elaine Banks has been awarded honorary membership due to her relentless leadership and work at the state and local levels for 20 plus years as she has reached her 90th year. We, Unit 29, are indeed the recipient of leadership, knowledge, and a special bond and friendship.
3. BFSRA Unit 29 received the Unit of Highest Distinction Award in recognition of Achievement of our goals for 2020 -2021.
Sharon Hosely, the E-8 District Representative, then completed the installation of the 2020-2021 Officers:
Victoria Russell - President
Liz Friedrich - President Elect/Program Chair
Lew Edming - Secretary
Ardith Eakin - Treasurer
Dottie Stevens - Immediate Past President
Finally, and with great respect and feeling, the Celebration of Life was led by Victoria in remembrance of those of our members who passed during 2020 and the first part of 2021. Victoria Russell, Liz Friedrich and Dottie Stevens read the names of those who passed. Victoria then shared a reading in memory of our deceased members.
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