NELL Celebrates Darlene Sawyer for 20 years on Board

The Board of Directors for Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning Board held their monthly board meeting June 3.  This was more than a board meeting, it was a celebration of Darlene Sawyers nearly 20 years of contributions to the Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning Organization. Special guests Nancy Colligan and Marilyn Ames, former NELL board members, were also in attendance.  

Darlene was there at its inception of NELL, a time with some chaos and challenges, as can be expected with any new organizations.  In 2007 NELL was officially designated a nonprofit organization.  NELL’s programming area includes Clearwater and East Polk Counties. 

Darlene was perfect for the roll of secretary as she had been the high school English teacher at Bagley HS.  Darlene was also a writer, reporting at various events all over Clearwater County and beyond.   She wrote articles for the Farmers Independent and the Leader-Record. She could always be found with pen and notepad at noteworthy events!

After a shortened mtg to discuss the Fall lineup, the group enjoyed a potluck finger food brunch.  Darlene, thank you so much for your contributions and years serving on the Board of Directors for the Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning Program.  You were truly an asset to the board.  

Board members not pictured are Cheryl Grover, Nancy Viktora, Bonnie Underdahl, DonnaRae Jacobson and Carol Wolkenhauer.