Search For A New South Side Settlement Director
May 30, 2008
To: The Friends of the South Side Settlement House
Subject: Search For A New South Side Settlement Director
Mari Sunami has informed the Board of South Side Settlement House
that she will be retiring effective February 1, 2009. Mari has
served the agency as Director for the last 16 years. Through her
dedicated leadership the agency has been on the cutting edge of
programming for children. Her tenure has been marked by expanded
involvement in the cultural life of the community through the
Freedom and Arts award, the Poetry Festival, and the collection of
talent at the annual Bread and Roses concerts. She has worked
tirelessly to identify and address the needs of the South Side
Community. She has been a leader in the development of a
collaborative partnership with other Settlement Houses in Columbus.
Her passion, idealism and common sense will be missed.
The Board wants you to know of the actions and procedures that
will take place during the selection of our next Director. A
Search Committee has been formed consisting of members of the
Board of Directors, Staff, Agency Alumni, Community Leaders, and
Program Participants. The selection of an Executive Director is
a three-step process: searching, screening, and selecting. The
Search Committee will conduct the searching and screening. The
Board of Directors will do the selecting from a list of applicants
submitted by the Committee. A nationwide search will be conducted.
According to the plan developed by the Board, the Search Committee
will:
- Advertise the position beginning June 1, 2008.
- Receive Applications and Select Finalists by September 1, 2008.
- Conclude Interviews with Finalists by November 15, 2008.
- Select a Finalist by December 1, 2008.
- Bring new Director on Board by February 1, 2009.
If you know someone you would recommend for this position please
let us know. You can send their name and qualifications to
Joel.Rabb@yahoo.com.
I would like to express my deep appreciation to those in the
South Side Settlement House Community for your devotion, support
and hard work on behalf of the Agency. I ask for your continued
support, patience and understanding as we enter this period of
transition. The Board will keep you informed of any and all
progress.
Sincerely,
Joel A. Rabb, Jr.
President
South Side Settlement Board of Directors
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