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Mission Annual Meeting

Deacon James Carlin

Updated: Nov 1, 2024

Wednesday, November 20, the Mission will hold its Annual Meeting and leadership team elections. The meeting will be held at the Sr. Debbie Blow, OP, Operations Center and Warehouse at 3452 State Route 22, Peru, NY 12972 at 6:00 pm.  All general membership are welcome to attend and vote. 


A copy of the Bios of those running for the Leadership Team this year for the General Leadership Positions and Executive Board is atttached. Also attached is a copy of the ballots with the candidates' names and voting instructions. You will see that we have four open positions on the Leadership Team and only two candidates.


You are encouraged to nominate yourself or someone else (please check with them first) for any open positions on either of the Ballots. We ask that if you are not attending the meeting in person or via Zoom, nominations for open positions be submitted by Monday, November 18, so we can get them out to the general membership for consideration.


ALL general members are eligible voters and are encouraged to cast their vote. Voting can be done in person, via Zoom, or by emailing jpcarlin1963@gmail.com and debbiefrederickmoh@gmail.com before NOON on November 20. The work of the Mission affects thousands of lives, and the participation of the membership is an important check and balance on the mission we carry out.



EXECUTIVE BOARD BIOS

 

 

KARA MILLER- SECRETARY

 

I wanted to officially send an email stating my interest in the Secretary postion on the MOH Board. I am a Licensed Social Worker and Program Director with Rehabilitation Support Services(RSS).  I oversee the Adult Health Home Care Management Program in the Hudson Valley, working with low income individuals and helping them connect to health and community resources. We have over 20 staff and 600 clients throughout 5 counties also.  I also recently became the Clinician for a new program that RSS acquired in Sullivan County, that does street outreach to homeless individuals and helps them connect to and maintain housing.

 

The Mission of Hope had a huge impact on me when I was lucky enough to travel in high school in the early 2000s and then again as an adult in 2015. I was one of the first student leaders as well and I honestly think it is what helped pave my path to do the work I am today. To be a part of the Board will help me to give back to the Mission that gave me so much and hopefully help others find their path as well.

 

Thank you for considering me for this opportunity. 

 

 

KATHY EPPLER- TREASURER

 

Good afternoon everyone. Briefly, I have been involved with the Mission on various levels since it’s onset. My oldest son, Jeremy, was on the second trip. Subsequently, my younger son followed on Mission about 5 years later. I was fortunate enough to follow in their footsteps, making trips to serve the Mission and also as a tourist when Jeremy was assigned to Totogalpa while in the Peace Corp. Like many visitors, you can’t help but leave a piece of your heart in country after visiting. I have a special interest in Nicaragua and its people, with my daughter in law being Nicaraguan. I have served on Leadership in the past and assumed the position of Treasurer from Marty Mannix. I recently have served again as treasurer for the last 2 years. In addition, I am a member of Rotary, and have volunteered for other service organizations such as Plattsburgh Cares and SUNY Plattsburgh Partners In Cross Cultural Learning. I bring 39 years of banking experience (more than I care to admit!). I appreciate your consideration and would certainly continue to try to bring value to Leadership. Thank you

 

 


 

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LEADERSHIP BOARD BIOS

 

Father Leagon Carlin

My name is Father Leagon Carlin, and I am Parochial Vicar at the Parishes of St. Alexander, St. James, and St. Augustine. I was ordained a Priest on May 21st, 2022, after 8 years of Seminary Study. I am a 2014 graduate of Peru Central School, a 2018 Graduate of the Pontifical College Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio, and a 2022 Graduate of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland. I have been around the Mission of Hope for almost 15 years, and have been actively involved in some way since 2011. I have travelled to Nicaragua on four occasions, and was one of the student representatives to the Leadership Team for a two year term in High School. After my graduation from College in 2018, it had been my plan to spend a month of my Summer in Nicaragua for Spanish immersion, and to ground my Priestly vocation in a love for the poor. Unfortunately, as you all will no doubt be much too aware, the social upheaval and governmental misconduct which is still operating today came to the fore at that time, and so I was not able to travel there. Despite having been away from regular engagement in the activities of the MOH due to my studies, it is nevertheless true that this Mission, both my experience serving in Nicaragua and here at home, has had a profound and lasting impact on my life and worldview, and has in many ways contributed to the foundations of my Priesthood in indispensable ways. Now that I have returned to the area, it is my hope to serve in various ways for the advancement and strengthening of this organization, to allow the continuation and expansion of its wonderful work. When I became aware of the vacancies in the Leadership Team, it seemed that this might be an opportunity for me to contribute some helpful skills and insight to the Organization, while also giving back to the people and community which has given so much to me over these many years. Thank you!

 

Anne-Marie Spear

My name is Anne-Marie B. Spear and I am writing to introduce myself and to ask your consideration to

serve on the Mission’s board. I am a local dentist who has participated in two mission trips. I serve on the

medical committee and help try to coordinate the dental clinic needs in Nicaragua. I have served on the

board since 2018. I have enjoyed becoming involved in the organization and hope to help guide the

Mission and its board in the upcoming years. We will need to navigate the reality of how to serve when

we are unable to travel to Nicaragua. We need to consider our options and I think I can help with that

transition.

I would identify my strengths as someone who has a good sense of humor and outlook on life who is

easy to work with and is able to connect with both adults and children. I think that the Mission’s obligation

is not only to the impoverished folks we serve but also to provide an important experience to those who

serve them. I was lucky enough to go on mission with two of my children so I know how this chance to

serve can affect the participants. I hope to help recreate an opportunity for the Mission to travel to the

areas we serve in the near future.

As a local business owner and seasoned missionary, I think my experiences can help the board with

future decision making and service.

Thank you for your consideration.

 

Sincerely,

 

Anne Spear




 

 

    North Country Mission of Hope

23rd Annual General Membership Meeting November 20, 2024  6:00 pm NCMOH Conf Rm

 

OFFICIAL    BALLOT

Leadership Team – Adults    Two-year term

 

________ 1 Fr. Leagon Carlin

________ 2 Anne-Marie Spear           Vote for Two

________  _________________         4 positions open

_______  _________________

 

 

Leadership Team – High School Students      

 

_____  ______________            One-year Term          

_____  ______________          Vote for TWO      

                 

 

    North Country Mission of Hope

23rd Annual General Membership Meeting

November 20, 2024  6:00 pm NCMOH Conf Rm

 

OFFICIAL  EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP BALLOT

Leadership Team – Adults    Two-year term

Vote for one each

 

Executive Secretary

________ Kara Miller

________  ___________________________

 

Treasurer

________  Kathy Eppler

________ 

 


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