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What Does A Trustee Do?
In upcoming issues, I will be highlighting the dedicated volunteers who are part of the team responsible for guiding the direction AANR will take during my administration. Our organization is unique in that our structure places our members at the uppermost level of the organizational chart, ensuring that your needs and voices shape our actions.
We have seven Regions, and each Region has one Trustee. Many members have asked about the role of a Trustee, so I would like to take this opportunity to explain the crucial responsibilities they have within AANR.
Simply put, a Trustee is entrusted with the responsibility to act in the best interests of the organization and its members. Trustees play a vital role in ensuring that our decisions reflect the needs of our membership while also maintaining a fiduciary duty to manage member dues responsibly.
Trustees are elected by the membership every two years, and they work closely with the Executive Director and the AANR Board. They hold the voting power necessary to enact changes recommended by the Board, making them key figures in shaping the future of AANR.
In my Presidential address, I challenged the membership to familiarize themselves with their Regional Board and Trustee. The Trustees bring a wealth of knowledge and experience, often having held other significant roles within their Regions or at the National level. They are your advocates within AANR.
Western Region – Kathy Watzel
Northwest Region – Margie Cantlon
Midwest Region – Richard Quigley
Southwestern Region – Heather Cheney
Eastern Region – Sandra Cordell
Florida Region – Ralph Collinson
Western Canada Region – Bob Dixon
As we focus on what we are thankful for in this issue, I want to express my deep gratitude for the opportunity to serve as your President. Let us also take time to honor the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, honor, patriotism, and sacrifice as we observe Veteran’s Day.
-Linda Weber
AANR President