TRUSTEE NOTES

Trustees honor service of departing members; prepare for strategic planning retreat

At its final meeting of the 2005-2006 school year,the board of trustees recognized the service of four departing members.Alumni Corporation Board President Garrett J. Hart ’78 has served on the Board for two years.The ACB president serves on St.Andrew’s Board in an ex-officio capacity.Headmaster Tad Roach noted that the energy and excitement of alumni for St.Andrew’s had grown during Garrett’s tenure as ACB president.

Catherine E.Kinsey P’99,’01 was recognized in a board resolution for her “wise counsel,sharp insights and thoughtful perspectives”and especially for her transformation of the advancement work of the board, particularly for the energy she has lent to the Cornerstones Campaign in her role as co-chair.Katie will continue to serve as co-chair of the Cornerstones Campaign along with board of trustees president J.Kent Sweezey ’70.

O.Lee Tawes ’65 has served the board for three years,lending support and wisdom to the Finance Committee in particular.Tawes was noted for his love of St.Andrew’s and his service to his class and the alumni body.He has served as his class agent since 1965. Patricia G.Warner P’00,who has been a trustee since 1998,leaves the board after making significant contributions to the Buildings and Grounds Committee,especially through her diligent and dedicated work on the O’Brien Arts Center.Board of trustees chair Katharine Gahagan noted that the O’Brien Arts Center benefited substantially from Patsy’s “valuable insights and wisdom.” The board also noted the work of Mary Loessner P’84,’86,who has served as the administrative assistant to the headmaster for 28 years and as the board’s secretary since 1982.Board Chair Kitten Gahagan read a resolu-Garrett Hart tion pronouncing the board’s gratitude to Mary for her exemplary work and decades of dedicated service. Next year, in January 2006,the board of trustees will participate in a strategic planning retreat.The Board and the faculty will gather at the Wye River Conference Center in Maryland to discuss issues of critical importance to St.Andrew’s future.The board will spend significant time over the next year planning to meet the challenges and opportunities of the next few years of the School’s history. Catherine Kinsey After serious review and study,the board and the headmaster will publish a strategic plan and report in the fall of 2006.

Lee Tawes Patricia Warner