CVAA’s executive director retiring after nearly 34 years

CVAA’s Executive Director John Barbour has announced his intention to retire this year from the agency. Barbour has been the Executive Director for 26 years and has been with the agency for nearly 34 years advocating for seniors, their families,’and their caregivers. During his tenure he has dealt with the surge in the senior population, the reduction of funding, and the move toward more community based services. In the ever changing world of senior services, Barbour has been the one constant.
‘On behalf of the entire CVAA Board of Directors, I would like to recognize John’s significant leadership over 33 years including times of uncertainty for most non-profits organizations.’ Kathi Monteith, CVAA Board President remarked ‘ He is seen as a leader among his peers on a local level, in Montpelier, and statewide. His quiet, yet tenacious guidance, perspective, and presence led CVAA to continually expand existing services, and establish new programs as the needs of our most vulnerable population has changed over the years. While his outstanding leadership will be’greatly missed, John has laid the foundation to ensure that CVAA remains strong and will continue to educate, empower, and support seniors and their caregivers to live with independence and dignity.’
This year CVAA will be celebrating its 40th’Anniversary, 33 of those years involved Barbour. First as’the Social Service Director’and later as its Executive Director Barbour has developed the agency to be responsive to the needs of seniors in the Champlain Valley.’‘’I’ve had the opportunity to work with talented, skilled, dedicated people including CVAA staff, volunteers, and board members as well as others who are engaged in health and human services.’ Barbour noted ‘’more than anything I have enjoyed being part of providing services that have been quite successful at improving the quality of life for thousands of older Vermonters and their families. It has been a privilege.’
CVAA will be honoring Barbour at its 40th’Anniversary Dinner to be held on’May 29, 2014’at the Doubletree Hotel and Conference Center. The CVAA Board of Directors are currently conducting a search for the next Executive Director for more information go to’cvaa.org’or call’802-865-0360.
CVAA is a non-profit organization that empowers seniors to live well. CVAA works with seniors and caregivers, offering guidance and providing the support and services they need, when they need them. With the help of community partners and volunteers, CVAA serves over 10,000 seniors. Established in 1974, CVAA is known as’the’resource for seniors in the Champlain Valley (Addison, Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle Counties). For more information call’802-642-5119’or click on’cvaa.org.
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