MUTUAL AID ASSN. PRESIDENT RETIRING MAY 1, 2008

Thank you for trusting me in this leadership role for over seven years! In the challenging moments, I have relied upon MAA’s fundamental purpose of being a ministry to individuals and congregations in the denomination. The blessings are many:

• Working with an intelligent and informed Board of Directors;
  
• Supervising and appreciating an excellent staff in the Abilene Home Office;
  
• Coordinating the area representatives, our “face” in various regions;
  
• Seeing many of you at Annual Conference or a District Conference;
  
• Watching the Annual Members’ Meeting evolve into a true Association gathering;
  
• Receiving an education in the business world of property insurance;
  
• Feeling rewarded when claimants or others praise MAA for its service and reliability;
  
• Knowing that I was helpful during a transition period;
  
• Enjoying a very pleasant work environment.

It is time to pass the leadership baton, while I move to that next stage of “redirection” in life. I have personal wishes for spending my days next summer and beyond, wanting more hours for piano music, our four grandchildren, leisure reading, fitness walking, and renewing friendships.

As the organization moves forward with a new leader in '08, I hope you will continue your support for MAA because your welfare is our reason for being.

In appreciation for the past and anticipation for the future,

Sincerely, Jean L. Hendricks, President