Chest board to meet Sept. 1

By Sidney Bartee

Board members of the Albany Chest will meet to organize the 2021 fundraising campaign, nominate and elect new directors, and choose officers for the upcoming year during a Sept. 1 meeting 

The meeting will be held at the Feed Store at 5:15 p.m.

Current board chair Amy Kelly said four directors will complete their current terms, with Kelly, Tisha Wilkins, and Mindy Skelton set to rotate off the board and Sara Wilson eligible to serve another term.

According to the Chest bylaws, directors can serve up to two three-year terms before they cycle off.

Individuals interested in serving on the Albany Chest board should contact Wilkins or Kelly to have their names submitted for consideration.

Current officers are president and board chair Amy Kelly, vice chair and public relations Melinda Lucas, secretary Tisha Wilkins, and parliamentarian Chris Beard.

Paige Adair serves as treasurer, which is an appointed position.

Sara Wilson, Jana Kitchens, Austin Sherwood, Clint Chapman, Rosie Sanchez, Daivis Gallagher, and Mike Bean complete the board.

Donations

The deadline to apply for funding in January 2022 is Friday, Oct. 1.

Applications will be placed at First Financial Bank, First National Bank, and The Albany News.

Once applications are received, the board will determine the fundraising needs at the October board meeting and send out letters to potential donors.

Contributions to the Chest may be mailed to Albany Chest, PO Box 2019, Albany TX 76430 or given to Paige Adair at First National Bank, Jana Kitchens at First Financial Bank, or Melinda Lucas at The Albany News.