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:

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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