March 20, 2017 – West Bend, WI – A new executive director of activities will start today at the Senior Center in Washington County.
Mary Russell is stepping out to help with her husband’s business and Paula Hader will step into the post.
Hader has extensive work with senior citizens as she held a long-time position as activities director at Cedar Community.
Below is a note Russell sent to members of the Senior Center last week.
Hello everyone I just wanted to let all of you know that I handed in my letter of resignation and the Board of Directors has offered this position the Paula Hader will be starting on Monday there will be a transition time of about two weeks I am confident in the boards decision and I’m confident she will be an excellent ambassador for the center of all leaving was a difficult decision
I feel it is best for me and the needs of the organization my next venture will be with Steve my husband was self-employed I can’t thank you enough for all your efforts understanding and commitment over the past 15 months
There were a lot of changes and the center would not be as wonderful as it is without all of you thanks again for everything and I wish you nothing but happiness in all your years to come thank you.
Mary Russell executive director senior citizens activities