On April 22, 2019, The Rotary Foundation Board of Trustees replaced Trustee Ron D. Burton as chair of the Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The trustees elected Trustee Vice Chair Brenda Cressey to serve as the new chair for the remainder of the Rotary year, ending June 30, 2019..........
The trustees determined that actions taken by Trustee Burton were in opposition to an earlier decision by the Board of Trustees, which made his continued role as chair untenable. His term as trustee continues through 30 June 2019.
While it is unfortunate that today's decision was necessary, the trustees recognize and appreciate Trustee Burton's extensive service and contributions to Rotary and The Rotary Foundation.
Let's Meet Brenda
Introducing Brenda Cressey, New TRF Chair, 2018-19
Brenda Marie Cressey is president and CEO of Office Support Systems, a telecommunications business in Maine. She has served in many volunteer capacities with civic organizations such as the American Cancer Society.
Brenda is a member of the Rotary Club of Paso Robles, California. A Rotarian since 1989, she has served as a regional membership and Foundation coordinator and RRFC training institute moderator, an Endowment Major Gift adviser, Council on Legislation representative, RI president’s representative, 2012 International Assembly executive committee and partner moderator, RI training leader, and district governor.
Brenda Cressey is a recipient of Rotary’s Service Above Self Award and The Rotary Foundation’s Citation for Meritorious Service and Distinguished Service Award.
Brenda was extremely honored to be nominated as one of President George H.W. Bush’s “1000 Points of Light” recognizing those individuals who are making a difference through their volunteer service. Additionally, she was recognized by the Maine Public Broadcasting systems “Jefferson Award for Meritorious Service” as well as the “State of Maine Governor Award for Community Service”.
In 1995, when moving to California, she accepted a rewarding volunteer position with the American Cancer Society as the Unit Manager with the new start up of a local office to support cancer patients. She was responsible for setting up the office and volunteer systems, working with the local medical community, public speaking and volunteer training. She was a two time recipient of the American Cancer Society Volunteer of the Year Award.
Brenda and her husband, Dick, are Major Donors, Bequest and Paul Harris society members, and recent inductees of the Arch Klumph Society.