Going-away Festivities

At our recent annual board meeting, NorthWoods staff and board celebrated the amazing contributions of four long-time board members whose terms of service are ending. Collectively these retiring board members- Lydia Spitzer, Nancy Tessier, Peter Engels, and Don Wilson, have contributed over 30 years of their time as board members and officers. Their behind-the-scenes work as board members was critical to keeping NorthWoods operating, and in turn benefited local communities through our five major program areas: Education, Outdoor Recreation, Conservation Science, and Land Management.

After the board meeting, the group mingled for some going-away festivities, including small gifts to each of the members and a chance to mix with several new members. Peter and Nancy expressed their appreciation for the great experiences and friendships they had gained over the years, and Don and Lydia (who couldn’t attend the celebration), shared similar sentiments via correspondences. Thank you all for your incredible generosity and your many contributions – and welcome to new board members Nancy Engels and Susan Taylor!

Picture depicted from left to right: NWSC Executive Director Walter Medwid, Nancy Tessier, and Peter Engels.