Ending a Productive Year
by Mark Skeie November 23, 2009
Where does the time go? I find it hard to believe that we are already at the end of 2009. It seems like only a few days ago that we were worried about Y2K. Here we are 10 years later with a whole new set of issues that we are facing.
For me personally, the new year marks the start of a whole new chapter. On January 1st, the Vital Aging Network will have a new chair, Nancy Eustis, PhD and professor at the Humphrey Institute. I know that Nancy will make a great chair. She comes with a strong background and an indepth understanding of vital aging.
The past two plus years have brought a lot of positive changes to the Vital Aging Network: our move to the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging; a new website; the restart of the ALVA Program; new partnerships; and marked increases in the number of individuals receiving our newsletter, visiting our website, and attending forums. Still, many opportunities remain as we reach out to more Minnesotans and expand diversity in our network.
I will continue to be involved with VAN’s Leadership Group in the coming years. I do look forward to continuing to be a vital ager.
Thank You
Mark Skeie
Chair, VAN Leadership Group
Comments
Pauline C. - January 09, 2010
Hi Mark, just a note to say that you have done a great job as chair of the leadership group. It was a pleasure for me to be part of it under your very capable direction.
