My name is Len Brown. I have been named as the new      Executive Director of the White River Council on Aging/Bugbee     Senior Center, to replace long-time Director Kathy Avery.
I first want to thank the Board of Directors for this opportunity to serve the Center and the folks who use our services. As I learn more about the daily operations and people connected to our programs, I ask for your patience with me. I intend to be "all ears" for the immediate future as I learn about our programs and, most importantly, get to know all the people who make up our "family".
      By way of a quick introduction, I have been a schoolteacher and administrator in several different schools in Vermont. In 2005, I retired after thirty years and decided to try some different things, and also have time for myself. I have held a couple of sales positions and currently do some part-time work supervising foreign    exchange students who are in the United States.
     My wife and I have a grown daughter and a five-year-old granddaughter. I live in Westminster, VT, but also own a place in East Barnard, VT. I am looking forward to learning about all of you and your wants and wishes for the future of the Center.
     On a final note, I want to wish Kathy the best as she enters a new phase in her life. I'm sure that all who have been "touched" by her during her tenure here share that sentiment, and hope she will "not be a stranger".

      We are looking for people who would like to bake cookies for our annual Cookie Walk, which will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20th. We would particularly appreciate "fancy" cookies for this sale. We also are looking for people who would like to make pies, breads, rolls, beans, or other items for our Bake Sale that will be held the same day. Donations of homemade candy and fudge are always welcome. If you can help us out, please call the Center at 295-9068.