Deborah Wechsler

(July-August 2024)

Welcome to the start of our year! Like all of you, I am often overwhelmed with the “busyness” of my life. Was this what I really wanted retirement to be like? Nevertheless, I volunteered to be the DAW Branch President again. I did this for several reasons:

• I do not want to lose the momentum and energy created by our most recent past presidents, Monika Witte and Ogie Strogatz. Our branch has been strengthened by their dedication to Advocacy, Public Policy, and modification of our approach to one of our main mission projects – Local Scholarships. I think that their work enabled us to become more attractive to potential members, as well as carry out a very successful Garden Tour fundraising for our mission projects.
• Our branch membership (you!) has been showing up – at our Third Thursday Programs, at the School Board meetings, and volunteering for our committees. The energy and dedication is inspirational.
• It is always an honor and sometimes even fun (!) to meet and work with intelligent, caring women.

My goal for this year is to tone down the “busyness” but maintain the energy! I will continue to need your help and support to make this another great year.

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