The members interviewing interim leader candidates believe they are close to recommending one or two candidates for consideration by the Board of Trustees and the Leadership Advisory Committee plans an exit interview with Joe by year-end.Read More
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Members Pass Budget and Constitutional Changes
We again held a successful full membership meeting via Zoom. The primary business of the Nov. 15 meeting was voting on our budget for next year and the proposed Constitutional changes. Joe, in reporting on the State of the Society, noted his upcoming retirement and observed that events have a coloring of sadness. I noted […]
Update on Search for Interim Leader
The Leaders Advisory Committee continues to work on the search for an Interim Leader for our Society. We believe it is important that we are as transparent as possible in updating you, the members, on our process and progress. We have been posting the interim opening on several virtual job bulletin boards, now including idealist.org, […]
Members Acclaim Joe Chuman as He Retires from Leadership
“Outstanding leader and even better human being.” “So grateful.” “You helped make me who I am.” Members share what Joe Chuman means to them as he prepares to retire after leading our Society for 47 years.Read More
America, the Exceptional Nation: Are We, Should We Be, Can We Be?
Today, our exceptional nation is put to the test, but what we are experiencing now, however trying, may lead to the maturation of American society. In this column, leader Joe Chuman says our exceptionalism may be rooted in the ability of America to renew itself.Read More
Society Starts Planning for Transition to New Leadership
While our Society celebrates the remarkable leadership of Joe Chuman as he prepares to retire after nearly 50 years with us, we are laying the groundwork for a careful and thoughtful transition to eventual new leadership.Read More