I miss too many of you to mention, however when it comes to my time at SEESA I would be remiss not to mention Gordon Block.  Gordie and I meshed as soon as we met and he hired me and stood by me with quiet support.  For 6 years we led the team together.  

Leadership: Encouraging a group of which one is a member to get things done and at the same time maintain good relations within the group; organizing activities and seeing that they happen.  That’s Gordon!  Supportive, Reliable, Confident, Grass Roots.  

To this day I see it….

Herb Johnson, Bill Lawrence, John Bannister, Walter Klepachek & Gordon Block sitting around the cafeteria table drinking coffee and dreaming up a building expansion.  A sight to see most mornings, a more practical & knowlegable committee a gal couldn't wish for. Only for adding Phyliss Johnson which we did.  In order to get her say in the plan, Susie kept the coffee flowing.  With Allan Thomas to manage the money, we had Charity of Choice donations from Herb gave a $60,000 legacy gift and memorial donations came on behalf of Bill and Walter.. The crown in the golden crown was Steve and Susie's eager friendliness and influence.  We had the base of an awesome team.  Mix in so many ambitious volunteers, SEESA donors, strong membership, supportive governments(all levels) and a friendly staff.  We had it all.