OAS CONCERT November 20th @ St. Paul Cathedral with Isabelle Demers
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A Message from the Dean,
Thank you to everyone who attended our September and October meetings! I was sorry to be away in October
and to miss the October presentations. I’m grateful that so many of you have made our monthly meetings a
priority this year. It is always a pleasure to see familiar faces and spend time together.
I have often said that one of the greatest gifts we can give one another is our time. Being present, taking part, and sometimes simply listening are among the most meaningful things we have to offer. Time is something we cannot buy more of, and how we choose to spend it says a great deal about what we value. Each month, when we gather for a Guild meeting, I am reminded of how much this organization means to its members. Our chapter depends on people who give their time—both by attending our programs and by helping make them possible. That spirit of service is especially on my mind as we begin thinking about nominations for 2027. It is hard to believe that, in just eight months, our current terms will come to an end. The time has gone by so quickly, and I admit to feeling a little sadness at the thought!
I have asked Alan Lewis to again chair the nominating committee. Alan was instrumental in our last election,
bringing thought and care to the considerable task of finding members willing to serve. I especially appreciated
his attention to each person’s talents and his ability to recognize how those gifts might best serve the Guild.
Serving as both Subdean and Dean (twice) has been an important anchor for me in the Guild. It has strengthened my connection to the chapter and given me the pleasure of working alongside others who care about its future. Helping this organization grow has been rewarding work, and I am grateful to have had a part in it. If you would like to feel more connected to the Guild, I encourage you to consider becoming more involved. As the nominating process begins, please give some thought to how your own interests, talents, and experience might serve the chapter. The gift of your time can make a real difference—to the Guild, to your colleagues, and perhaps to you as well.
Looking forward to seeing you in just a few weeks!
Chaz Bowers – Dean
Pittsburgh Chapter AGO