When Cathy Edler-Ashley of Dallas submitted her resignation as vice
president of the Texas Association of the Deaf (TAD) two weeks ago,
the TAD board quickly took the necessary action as stipulated by the
TAD bylaws.
Christopher Kearney, another Dallasite, agreed to replace Ms.
Edler-Ashley as vice president so that TAD can continue the major
review of the bylaws. Prior to the board selection, Mr. Kearney served
as a six-year director of TAD, which is now vacant.
The TAD board is pleased with the change and voted to defer the
selection of the new director to the membership during the 2009 TAD
conference in San Antonio. We are only several months away from the
45th biennial conference, thus the reason for letting the members
select the new director who will serve four more years for TAD.
In a letter to Ms. Edler-Ashley, President Steve Baldwin wrote,
“Your board colleagues join me in wishing you the best of luck in
all your endeavors. Not least, we will miss you, your company, your
Packer devotion and your proactive leadership.” Ms. Elder-Ashley is
moving back to her home state Wisconsin to take care of her family.
TAD is pleased to receive several interested inquiries about the
vacant board position. We hope the same kind of en thusiasm and
support will translate into more candidates for the 2009-2011
administration at Holiday Inn’s El Tropicano in San Antonio.
TAD is a non-profit 501 (3) C organization that was established in
1886. There are about 650 members, including online E-newsletter
subscribers at the end of 2008. TAD is an advocacy state association
and is affiliated with the National Association of the Deaf and the
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities. TAD has initiated many laws
like American Sign Language, Relay Texas, TSD 51% board make-up,
Commission for the Ceaf, Southwest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf,
teacher certification, tuition waiver, and the founding of Texas
Society of Interpreters for the Deaf.
For those who wish to join TAD, there is a membership form under the
“membership” sub-page at http://www.deaftexas.org
.
Our website has a wealth of information to share with visitors and
interested parties.
Lastly and not least, we will have an exciting 2009 TAD conference
with youth activities, nationally known speakers, and
Miss Deaf Texas Ambassadorship from June 11-13.
Watch for more details coming your way via many sources soon.
(Dated public press release on November 22, 2008)
Chris Kearney moved from his 6-year-term as director of TAD board to
vice president until next TAD conference in June 2009
Cathy Elder-Ashley resigned as vice president of TAD in November 2008
and will be moving to Wisconsin to be with her immediate family
TAD wishes everyone a Happy and safe Thanksgiving!!
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