NORWAY — The Progress Center held its annual board of directors meeting recently, honoring past members and welcoming two new members.

Board President Ron Raymond presented past members Donita St. John, Jean Record, Jim St. John and Tom Gorrill with plaques expressing appreciation for their leadership, dedication and years of service as active members of the board.

During their tenure, they were part of the team that helped propel the Progress Center forward while remaining committed to the needs of the individuals supported and their families, as well as to staff and management.

The board also welcomed two new members, Melissa Burgess and Richard Clough. Burgess lives in Monmouth and works in the Special Education Department at the Monmouth Elementary School. Clough resides in Norway and is a financial adviser at Merrill Lynch in Portland.

The 2010 Employee of the Year award was presented to Becky Connell by Ron Raymond and Kathy Brown, community supports manager. Brown spoke of Connell’s devotion and commitment to not only the individuals she supports but also to the mission of the Progress Center. Her peers voted for Connell to receive the award.

Others speaking included TPC Executive Director Kristin Benedix, who gave a brief update before introducing other members of management. Members of the management team gave brief updates of each department in the organization.

The directors meet monthly. Officers include Ron Raymond, chairman; Kathy Perkins, vice chairman; Tom White, secretary; and Laurie Redfield, treasurer.

The Progress Center was incorporated in 1980 and serves more than  100 children, families and adults with disabilities. For more information, call Priscilla at 743-8049.

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