New board members
Lew Magent, Charlie Grieb, and Carl Barlett

Almost 90 supporters and members of the Northcentral Pennsylvania Conservancy gathered on May 22, 2008 in Williamsport. After a wonderful dinner, staff members Charlie Schwarz and Alice Trowbridge provided an update on various projects. After the project update, Board Chair Gail Zimmerman conducted the election of directors to the Board.

This year Bill Worobec and Kevin Drewencki were completing a single full term and were eligible for a second full term. Both Bill and Kevin were willing to serve a second three-year term, and were elected. Additionally, Carl Barlett, Bill Burdett, Charlie Grieb, and Lew Magent were elected to their first three-year term.

Chris Dwyer and Rich Schluter were completing both of their full terms and rotating off the board. Chris is a retired teacher and currently serves as a township supervisor in Bald Eagle Township, Clinton County. Chris has been involved (and has agreed to continue his involvement) with the fundraising committee, working to increase our outreach in Clinton County. Rich is an attorney in Williamsport and served as the Secretary to the Board of Directors in addition to chairing the Board Development Committee. Both Chris and Rich received a plaque, with our favorite Margaret Mead quote, “Never doubt that a small group of committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever has.”