New Directors were elected to the Board
The Lunenburg Academy Foundation is pleased to announce that new Directors were elected to the Board at its Extraordinary General Meeting held on September 20, 2017. The new board members are Melanie Comstock, Graham Eisenhauer, John Harker, Tom Hayes, and Allan Richards.
Past Presidents Roxie Smith and Jane Ritcey were re-elected, as was Councilor Ronnie Bachman, the Town of Lunenburg appointed representative.
Retiring Board Members were warmly commended for all of the time, effort and contributions put forth during their terms. Many will continue to work on behalf of the Lunenburg Academy Alumni. The Foundation wishes to thank David Afford, Terry Conrad, Hugh Corkum, Rita Glen, Nancy Haughn, Brian Jobb, Roberta MacDonald, Roberta McNab, Jill Martin, and Lisa Wright.
At the first meeting of the new Board on October 16, 2017 John Harker was elected President, Melanie Comstock Vice President, and Graham Eisenhauer Secretary/Treasurer. Board renewal and rejuvenation at this time has been undertaken in advance of the Foundation taking on an expanded role in the management of the building.
Scott Burke, currently serving as the Lunenburg Academy Development Coordinator on behalf of the Town of Lunenburg, has been engaged by the Foundation as its Interim Executive Director. Over the next six months the Board and Scott will be working through this important transition.
There are many exciting ongoing developments at the Academy. The building is undergoing a complete exterior restoration and three sides of the building are covered in scaffolding. At the same time interior renovations for the future home of the Lunenburg Library on the first floor are nearing completion. The library is expected to open in late spring 2018.
Stay tuned for future updates!
John Harker, President, Lunenburg Academy Foundation
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