The Twin Cities Men Center, now in its 32nd year of public service, held its annual meeting this past January 12th. We had the opportunity to review our performance in the past year, review and revise our strategic planning, and show our appreciation for our many dedicated volunteers. About twenty members and friends of the Men’s Center were in attendance.
On January 14, 2008, the Monday following the annual meeting, we conducted our first monthly Men’s Center board meeting for 2008. I am very pleased to announce the addition of two new men to our board per their nomination and successful votes at the annual meeting, Joe Szujszewski and Andrew Williams. I ask that all of you take some time to welcome them to their new tasks as board members for the Men’s Center and to listen to their ideas and passion for work around men’s issues.
The officers who were elected to serve on the board for 2008 include: Norm Petrik as secretary; Gerald Obremski as treasurer; Ron Strangerhorse as vice chairman; and, myself, Bobby Schauerhamer, as chairman of the board. Please take the time to congratulate these men and offer your support of their efforts in these important functions.
Several successes have been made possible in this past year by the many volunteers who have dedicated hundreds of hours of time. We have seen some growth in the numbers of men who are attending our weekly support groups. We continue to have a vigorous anger management program with about 8, 12 week sessions scheduled per year.
Additionally, we have the tremendous consistency in the timely publication of the Men Talk, mailing of the Men Talk, and maintenance of an appropriate mailing list. Our web site has been regularly maintained and updated. Our finances are consistently documented and our taxes are submitted in a timely manner. Our meeting notes are being provided consistently and with lightning speed. Support groups are facilitated in a professional manner on a weekly basis by volunteers. All of these and many more tasks are among the credits of a dedicated group of skilled volunteers.
Proudly, I am once again chairman of the board of directors for this fine organization for 2008.
Bobby Schauerhamer,
Board Chair
