The Missouri CB will again be holding an election of officers this Fall. We are looking for candidates for the electio. Following the recommendation from the National AADE office, Coordinating Bodiens are strongly encouraged to limit terms to 2 years. For years, Nancy Trebilcock and Mary Lawrence were the CB officers in Missouri. Last year, Nancy and Mary resigned their positions. Leisa Blanchard and I will leave the CB at the end of December. The CB leaders continuing forward will be Amanda Stahnke as Chair, Candy Williams as Web Administrator, and Joan McGinnis as Finance Chair. These ladies will mentor the next group of leaders. There is always someone to help you in your new role whether that is the current CB leaders, past CB leaders, or the National office. I'm sure any of our members would be qualified to serve on the board. If your interested or have questions, please contact Amanda Stahnke through the State Page.
I would like to thank you for the opportunity that I have had serving as a CB officer. I was the Finance leader for two years and now ending my 2 years as Chair. It has been an interesting and fun opportunity. I have helped plan two State Meetings, met with legislators, served on local advisory committees, met the ADA regional director, and many professionals who care for persons with diabetes. I have attended the National AADE convention three times, and also attended the AADE leadership meeting. It has given me opportunities I would have never had if I was not a CB leader. Now it's time for your YES to continue the strength of the Missouri CB and grow professionally.