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RSSEpiscopal Relief & Development Welcomes New Board Members
February 9, 2009
Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to welcome three new members to its Board of Directors: The Rt. Rev. Dena A. Harrison from Province VII, Ms. Flo McAfee, Province III and the Rev. Jay Sidebotham, Province V.
"Episcopal Relief & Development is richly blessed by talented leadership on its Board of Directors, and the addition of our new members brings strength upon strength to the board of a great organization,” said the Rt. Rev. Robert J. O’Neill, Chair of Episcopal Relief & Development’s board. “I look forward to working with them in the days ahead.”
The three new board members are actively involved Episcopalians and bring skills and gifts from their respective professions.
The Rt. Rev. Dena A. Harrison has been the Bishop Suffragan of the Diocese of Texas since 2006. She currently serves as Chair of St. Luke’s Episcopal Health Charities and as a trustee of St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital System and the Seminary of the Southwest.
Ms. Flo McAfee manages a strategic communications firm that specializes in multicultural media relations. She has extensive experience in public relations and cause-related marketing and has produced several educational videos and documentaries.
The Rev. Jay Sidebotham is Rector of the Church of the Holy Spirit, Lake Forest, Illinois. He is an author and illustrator for the Church Pension Group and Morehouse Publishing where he produces the art for the Church Pension Group Calendar, Advent and Lenten calendars and books for children of all ages. His artwork was featured in Episcopal Relief & Development’s 2008 Lenten Devotional. To read their full bios please visit our website at www.er-d.org/BoardofDirectors.
“The new members demonstrate diverse and strong talents which will bring great energy and experience to Episcopal Relief & Development’s Board of Directors” said Rob Radtke, President of Episcopal Relief & Development. “I look forward to working with each of them as they offer their gifts in assisting Episcopal Relief & Development in its mission of healing a hurting world.”
“Episcopal Relief & Development is honored to welcome Bishop Harrison, Flo McAfee, and Jay Sidebotham. We are grateful that they are willing to contribute their time and talent to the Board of Directors,” continued Radtke.
Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States. As an independent 501(c) (3) organization, Episcopal Relief & Development takes its mandate from Jesus’ words found in Matthew 25. Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners, Episcopal Relief & Development strengthens communities today to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We rebuild after disasters and empower people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
