Introduction:
BJ Wood – MSAD President
Lori Siedman – MSAD Vice President of Operations
Ivy Velez – MSAD Vice President of Community Relations
Sal Pineda – MSAD Secretary & Membership Coordinator
Missing: John Wilcox - Treasurer
Topics Covered:
President Wood announced the resignation of Vice President of Operations Kellynette Gomez, who is pursuing a new opportunity at Our Deaf Survivors Center as a board member. President Wood appointed Lori Siedman as the new VP of Operations, welcoming her to the executive board.
Another new board member, Mohamed Abanoor. He is a deaf policeman. President Wood has assigned him new tasks, including E911 and others. More announcements will be made through MSAD, including ASL news updates.
Vice President of Community Relations, Ivy Velez, discussed her role in outreach to the community to encourage membership.
Sal Pineda, Membership Coordinator, explained membership benefits, including voting rights, networking opportunities, access to events, and staying informed with updates. Membership options were also detailed.
The executive board shared their experiences and the benefits of joining MSAD. Come and join us!