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March 2025

About Senior Solutions
03/28/2025

Building a Bridge With Journey House, A Home Base for Former Foster Youth
03/28/2025

Come for the Knitting, Stay for the Conversation... and the Cookies
03/28/2025

Creating Safe and Smart Spaces with Home Technology
03/28/2025

Finding Joy in My Role on The Pasadena Village Board
03/28/2025

I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up!
03/28/2025

Managing Anxiety
03/28/2025

Message from Our President: Keeping Pasadena Village Strong Together
03/28/2025

My Favorite Easter Gift
03/28/2025

The Hidden History of Black Women in WWII
03/28/2025

Urinary Tract Infection – Watch Out!
03/28/2025

Volunteer Coordinator and Blade-Runner
03/28/2025

Continuing Commitment to Combating Racism
03/26/2025

Status - March 20, 2025
03/20/2025

Goodbye and Keep Cold by Robert Frost
03/13/2025

What The Living Do by Marie Howe
03/13/2025

Racism is Not Genetic
03/11/2025

Bill Gould, The First
03/07/2025

THIS IS A CHAPTER, NOT MY WHOLE STORY
03/07/2025

Dramatic Flair: Villagers Share their Digital Art
03/03/2025

Empowering Senior LGBTQ+ Caregivers
03/03/2025

A Life Never Anticipated
03/02/2025

Eaton Fire Changes Life
03/02/2025

February 2025

Commemorating Black History Month 2025
02/28/2025

Transportation at the Pasadena Village
02/28/2025

A Look at Proposition 19
02/27/2025

Behind the Scenes: Understanding the Pasadena Village Board and Its Role
02/27/2025

Beyond and Within the Village: The Power of One
02/27/2025

Celebrating Black Voices
02/27/2025

Creatively Supporting Our Village Community
02/27/2025

Decluttering: More Than The Name Implies
02/27/2025

Hidden Gems of Forest Lawn Museum
02/27/2025

LA River Walk
02/27/2025

Message from the President
02/27/2025

Phoenix Rising
02/27/2025

1619 Conversations with West African Art
02/25/2025

The Party Line
02/24/2025

Bluebird by Charles Bukowski
02/17/2025

Dreams by Langston Hughes
02/17/2025

Haiku - Four by Fritzie
02/17/2025

Haikus - Nine by Virginia
02/17/2025

Wind and Fire
02/17/2025

Partnerships Amplify Relief Efforts
02/07/2025

Another Community Giving Back
02/05/2025

Diary of Disaster Response
02/05/2025

Eaton Fire: A Community United in Loss and Recovery
02/05/2025

Healing Powers of Creative Energy
02/05/2025

Living the Mission
02/05/2025

Message from the President: Honoring Black History Month
02/05/2025

Surviving and Thriving: Elder Health Considerations After the Fires
02/05/2025

Treasure Hunting in The Ashes
02/05/2025

Villager's Stories
02/05/2025

A Beginning of Healing
02/03/2025

Hectic Evacuation From Eaton Canyon Fire
02/02/2025

Hurricanes and Fires are Different Monsters
02/02/2025

January 2025

Pasadena Village Board of Directors: A Brief Overview

By Jim Hendrick
Posted: 11/21/2024
Tags: board of directors, jim hendrick, newsletter december 2024

The Pasadena Village thrives as a vibrant, member-driven organization dedicated to fostering independence, wellness, and community engagement among older adults across the San Gabriel Valley. Central to the Village’s success is its Board of Directors, a dynamic group composed of Village Members and volunteers from the broader community. These individuals bring expertise, dedication, and vision to ensure the Village’s mission is achieved with integrity and innovation.

 

The Role of the Board

The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of Pasadena Village, charged with safeguarding its fiscal health and guiding its strategic direction. Directors of the Board are also responsible for ensuring the legal and ethical integrity of the organization while overseeing the activities of the Executive Director and key committees, including Development, Executive, Finance, and Governance.  The Board can consist of no fewer than fifteen Directors and no more than twenty-one.  There are currently nineteen individuals serving – fourteen are Villagers and five are members of the community who strongly support the Village mission.

Key responsibilities include engaging in long-term planning to address the evolving needs of Villagers, ensuring transparency in financial operations, and fostering collaborations with donors, businesses, and foundations. By working closely with the Village’s leadership and committees, the Board ensures that the organization remains a trusted resource for older adults.

 

2024/2025 Board Leadership

At the helm of the Pasadena Village Board is President Dick Myers, whose leadership anchors the organization’s strategic efforts. Supporting him are Vice Presidents Barbara Madden and Wayne April, Secretary Claire Gorfinkel, and Treasurer Doug Colliflower. Together, this leadership team works to create a collaborative and effective Board environment.

Other Board members include Nolan Arcos, Sally Asmundson, Bridget Brewster, Michelle Chiu, Shad Cruz, Dan Guerrero, Phil Hoge, Rick Holliday, Betty Ann Jansson, Sue Kujawa, Paula Rao, Ronald Stoffers and Jo Yeargin. Each brings unique professional expertise and personal passion to the Village, from law, real estate, and financial services to gerontology, nonprofit leadership, and community development.

 

Opportunity for Engagement

Villagers are encouraged to support the Village mission beyond membership fees by offering time to volunteer in the many areas that ensure an exciting and engaging experience for all Villagers.  One way Villagers do this is through service as a Board Director, giving time and expertise. Terms are two years, with the possibility of serving three terms for a total of six years.  Officers are elected each year by the Board and serve no more than

 

Commitment to the Future

The Pasadena Village Board of Directors exemplifies a commitment to collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation. By drawing on the diverse expertise of its members and fostering strong partnerships within the community, the Village continues to grow as a vital resource for older adults in the San Gabriel Valley. With its robust organizational structure and dedicated leadership, Pasadena Village is poised to expand its impact and ensure that its members thrive in a supportive and enriching community.

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