Welcome!

 

A new chapter for our club begins on Wednesday, June 11. For me, it will be a time of great celebration and a little reflection. Following a time to socialize with friends — longtime and those we are just meeting — we will enjoy a delicious meal and an entertaining program. Then, the Newcomers & Friends of Lexington Board of Directors will be elected.

Before I assume the role of past president and take my place as a member dedicated to supporting the new board and doing my part in continuing the effort to "move forward" the aims and purposes of our club, I want to take this opportunity to thank the board and committee members, activity chairs, and everyone else with whom I had the pleasure of interacting for their kindness and assistance through the past two years.

Being your president has been a labor of love on my part. It was important for me to get us on track with measurable and reachable goals through planning strategically. And that was accomplished through the dedication and planning of each of the officers and directors. While it may not have been evident initially, their strategic planning and effective implementation led to an increase in our membership from 107 to 160, with the possibility of additional members by the time you read this. And the number of group activities is also moving in a positive direction.

Ultimately, it is all of you, the members, to whom I owe the greatest gratitude. I was able to attend 90 percent of our activities — and I apologize for not getting to all of them, as part of my role — but I will continue to attend the monthly Meet & Greet and Chatfest gatherings where I hope to continue to make lots more new friends.

With genuine affection and a wish for continued success, for the 2025-26 Board of Directors.