From executive board member Sharon Evans (April 6, 2020):
Dear SDAOSA Members,
We hope you are all doing well during this difficult season. Crystal Pridmore, incoming SDAOSA President, wanted to recognize the amazing Margie Orem for all of her faithful years of service to the chapter in many roles (some repeated) and particularly for her leadership the past two years as president. We had hoped to celebrate her at the March workshop with a parting gift, cards of love, and our gratitude. Feel free to send her an email anytime thanking her for a job well done since it may be a while before we are able to meet again.
The SDAOSA Executive Board also wanted to convey our deepest thanks to other board members who are stepping down: Debbie Burton (Past President) and Zoe Kumagai (Secretary). Your work and talent was so appreciated!!! Big thanks also to Tom, Crystal, Sasha, Sharon M, Tiffany, Sandra, Ondrya, Dorothy, Bethany, Maya, Kevin, Marc, Kathy, Angelina, Jonathan and all the rest who gave of their time to help (forgive any omissions).
Marc Keehmer, the San Diego Area Orff Levels Course Director wanted to tell you that ALL LEVELS TRAINING for our San Diego area has been CANCELED this summer (many throughout the US as well). We are deeply disappointed about this development but hope San Diego Area Levels will return in 2021.
The votes are in and the membership has APPROVED the appointment of the new board. Thanks to all who voted and to the dedicated folks below who are giving their time and talent to support the important work of the chapter.
SDAOSA 2020-2021 elected board members:
- President: Crystal Pridmore (Executive Board)
- Past President: Margie Orem (Executive Board)
- Vice President: Sasha Stone (Executive Board)
- Secretary: Jonathan Seligman (Executive Board)
- Treasurer: Ondrya Leavitt (Executive Board)
- Membership: Amber Gustafson
- Historian: Marc Keehmer
- Member at Large: Sandra Camarena
Here is the planned workshop schedule for 2020-2021:
- 9/12/2020 Paul Cribari
- 10/10/2020 Tim Wiegand
- 2/20/2021 Aimee Curtis Pfitzner
- 3/13/2021 Chapter Sharing
So our amazing Margie Orem says, “Adieu.” And we joyfully welcome our new President, Crystal and the fabulous team that will support her. On a personal note, it has been an honor to serve SDAOSA in the roles of treasurer and membership coordinator and I am thankful for Ondrya and Amber’s willingness to step into these positions in the years ahead.
We wish you health and strength as you face these upcoming months. We look forward to coming together in the next school year and will keep you posted regarding any changes or developments.
All the Best,
Sharon Evans for the Executive Board