BELLOWS FALLS, Vt. — Greater Falls Connections has announced the addition of five new board members: Scott Belt, Dan Gabry, Marty Gallagher, Kara Lescord, and Jonathan O’Connor. Returning to the board for a second term is Shelly Crawford. Annual voting for the board members was conducted during the group’s June coalition meeting held at the Rockingham Free Public Library. The board members have shown a commitment to furthering the coalition’s vision to build a healthy, nurturing and supportive community.
As an organization focused on empowering youth, Greater Falls Connections is excited to announce that for the first time in the organization’s history two youth members have been elected to the board. Dan Gabry and Kara Lescord are students at Bellows Falls Union High School. Both Gabry and Lescord have been long-term volunteers for the coalition. Their work has included helping to lead the Advanced Above the Influence and Friends for Change groups.
Scott Belt is the RN care coordinator at Rockingham Health Center, part of Springfield Medical Care Systems. Belt has participated in Greater Falls Connections’ tobacco prevention efforts over the past few years. Belt is a certified tobacco treatment specialist and assists those who are attempting to quit smoking.
Marty Gallagher is the manager and an instructor for Greater Rock Fitness. Through her work with the Bellows Falls Rotary Club, Gallagher has helped make several of the coalition’s large public events successful. She has also promoted the work of the coalition on FACT TV’s morning show “The Feed.”
Jonathan O’Connor is an Engineering Analyst for LEDdynamics. O’Connor has been an active parent and volunteer with the coalition for several years. He is an advocate for the recovery movement and has volunteered at many of Greater Falls Connections’ events.
Shelly Crawford has been elected chair of the board. Crawford is in her eleventh year as a family and consumer science educator at Bellows Falls Union High School. She is passionate about supporting her kids, grandkids, and students.
The mission of GFC is to connect the community of Windham Northeast by inspiring and empowering people through education and collaboration to promote wellness and prevent the abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
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