The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) recently held its Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers and Directors Dinner.
In his annual report, NECAC …
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The North East Community Action Corporation (NECAC) recently held its Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers and Directors Dinner.
In his annual report, NECAC President and Chief Executive Officer Don Patrick gave a thorough account of the past year’s activities and offered praise to board members, staff and volunteers.
“I think we can all agree it’s been another very productive, successful and winning year for the entire NECAC team,” Patrick said. “NECAC has proven itself a true championship team. We are Community Action champions.”
Patrick completed his 34th year as the agency’s chief executive officer, and said in that time the agency has “built up, expanded and added” contracted social service, community health and public housing programs and services. Its budget has grown to 10 times what it was when Patrick took the job in 1985.
Former Warren County Commissioner Fred Vahle of Warrenton was installed to his first term as Chairman of the Board. Vahle previously served as vice-chairman.
“We’d like to thank the staff for all the work they do and thank the board members for all the time they give,” Vahle said.
State Rep. Jim Hansen honored Past Chairman Lyndon Bode with a House of Representatives resolution for his 24 years on the board, serving 19 as chairman and two as vice-chairman.
Hansen said Bode worked “to empower people and build communities that have changed many lives in this area for the better.”
In his farewell remarks, Bode talked about what he considered “good memories” of working with board members and staff, and offered thanks for allowing him to be part of “something I really believe in.”
“I really appreciate the time here at NECAC,” Bode added. “In leaving, I’m turning it over to good hands. Fred Vahle has been a good friend of mine over the years.”
Along with Vahle as Chairman of the Board, following are the other officers McCann installed for 2019-2020: Vice-Chairman: Mike Bridgins, of St. Peters; Secretary: D. Randall Cone of Louisiana; and Trustees Troy Dawkins of Shelbina, Jane Dorlac of Montgomery City and Glenn Eagan of Shelbyville, Shelby County. Also sworn in were Directors Richard Veinot of Warrenton and Cheryl Wisdom of Wright City.
