Candidates for Officer Positions 2009

Candidates for President

Gregg Rogers

My name is Gregg Rogers and I'm running for president of the CCDSS. I was one of the people who came up with the idea for our organization, and I have served as its president for the past two years. I think we've accomplished quite a lot since our inception. We've increased our membership rolls five times over. We've hosted holiday gatherings, football tailgates, picnics, Spikes games, and trips to PSU sporting events. We held our first Buddy Walk last spring--save the date Saturday October 3 2009 (non-football weekend) for this year's Buddy Walk. We've provided informational material to medical offices throughout the county. We've participated in the Festival of Trees at the Ag Arena two years running, and sponsored both the holiday gift program and the Book Donation Program to the Centre Region Libraries. I've given informational talks to high school faculty and PSU pre-med students. This is a record I'm proud to have been involved with, and one I think we can all be proud of having participated in. I'd like to see some of these programs and events continue and expand over the next two years, including a school library book donation program and the expansion of our board to include volunteer members, which is slated to begin in June. I hope you feel that I have served all of our family members with Down syndrome well over the past two years, and allow me the opportunity to continue working on your behalf. Thanks.

Candidates for Vice-President

Fara Lippincott

My name is Fara Lippincott and I am the current Vice President of the CCDSS. I would love to continue on in this position. Our small group has come such a long way and I would love to continue its momentum and see where we can take it. It’s so exciting watching our children grow in this small community and know that we are actively participating to making this community a better place for them. I would like to continue encouraging additional families to become a part of the CCDSS and grow our support base. As the vice president I have a role in attending all the board meetings and being involved in the decisions the society makes. I would like to continue in this role to help grow our group and continue running the exciting programs we have started the past two years. Thank you for your consideration in this position.

Candidates for Secretary

David Archibald

Hello, my name is David Archibald and I am running for Secretary of the Centre County Down Syndrome Society. The past two years, this group has been very beneficial to our daughter Lilienna and her development, and very enjoyable and educational to Sara and I. I have been very active with the group since the beginning, serving on the Buddy Walk committee last year and co-chairing it this year. Our Buddy Walk committee includes two of my co-workers whom I recruited, building on our group’s goal to see our volunteer base continue to grow both with our member families and with the greater community. I was recently named to serve on the Centre County MH/MR Advisory Board, expanding my knowledge and access to resources that affect all of us. I have also performed the duties of Secretary of the group at general meetings where either elected Secretary was unable to attend. Also, I have served the last two years as Secretary for the Mid-State Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors, giving me insight with the role of Secretary within the not-for-profit world. Finally, I am and will forever be a tireless advocate for my daughter, and I would appreciate the opportunity to serve as many in our area as possible.

Candidates for Treasurer

Jaimie Miller

I am the current Treasurer of the Centre County Down Syndrome Society. As Treasurer, I am obviously responsible for the writing of checks, the timely reimbursement of our members, issuing receipts, and providing documentation of all money spent on a monthly basis. In addition, I must attend Board meetings, give careful consideration to issues that require a vote and make sure each vote that I cast is for the best interest of each of our children and families that we serve.

Throughout these past couple of years, I have grown tremendously in this office. I learn more as time goes on, and I feel I have successfully served this first term as the Treasurer of the CCDSS. I do not do this job because I “have” to, but because I want to. I enjoy being actively involved in our group as an officer because I believe we are making a real difference in the lives of our children. Because of my experience, dedication, and commitment, I feel I am qualified for another term as Treasurer. I hope you feel that I have served you well in this capacity and if you agree that I am doing a good job, I ask you to vote for me when you receive your ballot in the mail. I enthusiastically embrace this opportunity to continue to serve our group of families that we call “The Centre County Down Syndrome Society.”