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The Vermont Arts Council elected new officers at its annual board meeting in June and welcomed one new trustee.

New chair is Rebecca McMeekin (Braintree) who has served on the board since 2018 and was previously vice-chair. McMeekin replaces Gail Nunziata who has chaired the board since 2018.

New vice-chair is Greg Paus (Hyde Park) who has served on the board since 2017.

The Vermont Association of Insurance Professionals (VTAIP) is pleased to announce the new board of directors for the 2021-2023 term beginning on July 1, 2021: President – Becky Adams, AINS, AIS, API, CPIW; President-Elect - Audrey Macie, CIC, CISR, CPIA, CIIP, CLP & MLIS; Vice President - Stephanie Jo Oakes, CLP, CSPO; Secretary - Diane Boutin, AINS, CISR, CPIW and Treasurer - Devyn LaFranc

The Vermont Family Network (VFN) is pleased to announce the election of 6 new members to its Board of Directors at the organization’s Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 10. As Vermont’s federally designated Family to Family Health Information Center and Parent Information Center, as well as Vermont’s Family Voices and Parent to Parent USA national affiliate, our Board requires a parent majority.

HAI Group today announced that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Kevin Loso, Corporate Director as NACD Directorship Certified.

David Silverman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank is pleased to announce that Thomas Reen has been selected for the Branch Manager position at the bank’s Berlin location at 1028 US Route 302. “We are thrilled to have Tom join the Union Bank team.

Community National Bank (CNB) CEO Kathy Austin is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher (Chris) Caldwell to Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. The Board of Directors of Community Bancorp. and Community National Bank voted to approve Caldwell’s promotion to Executive Officer of the Bank and Vice President of Community Bancorp., to be effective July 1, 2021.

Kristin Winer has joined Adam Hergenrother Companies as Controller. Kristin has a wide range of experience in financial, human resource and operational management.

Angella Gibbons, who founded EarthWalk Vermont and provided environmental mentorship to thousands of Vermont children and adults, has been named the winner of the 2021 GMP-Zetterstrom Environmental Award. A ceremony honoring Gibbons was held at Goddard College, and brought together dozens of EarthWalk’s supporters and local community members.

Gifford Health Care President and CEO, Dan Bennett has been named recipient of the 2021 American Association of Nurse Practitioners® Vermont State Award for Nurse Practitioner Advocate Excellence. This prestigious award is given annually to an individual who has made a significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of NPs.

The Brattleboro Rotary Club recently inducted Brattleboro resident Phil George as its 72nd club president for the 2021-2022 Rotary year. George is a financial advisor with Edward Jones Investments.

On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, members joined Vermont Federal Credit Union leadership and staff via Zoom Webinar to celebrate the past year's success and elect members to the Board of Directors. Nominees Megan Manahan Bliss, Paul Politano, and Emily Byrne were elected to the Credit Union's Board of Directors.

Norwich University President Dr. Mark Anarumo was appointed to the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States’ (AMCSUS) executive committee beginning in June.