Food bank president resigns
Published 4:50 pm Wednesday, January 29, 2014
After enduring a series of health-related incidents, Larry Shaw told the Orcas Island Food Bank Board recently that he would need to step down as president.
Shaw has led the board for many years, during which time and under his leadership the Food Bank has moved to a permanent and more accessible location, built a new facility, and become an organization envied by many individuals involved with food banks across the state as one of the best. His wife, Joyce, will remain on the Board.
“Needless to say, we are extremely sad to see him step down,” said Dick Staub, senior pastor of the Community Church on which property the food bank is located. “There are no words to adequately thank him for the job he has done orchestrating and overseeing all these changes and improvements. He has been a dedicated and passionate leader.”
No small task, but now the board is looking for someone willing to take on the position as president.
The board currently has seven volunteer members, who, with the leadership of the president, make all the decisions related to the food bank’s operation.
Anyone interested in considering the position or wanting to know more, should email board secretary Sigrid Mather at sigridmather@gmail.com before Feb. 7.
