President’s Message

As of July 1st, I am now the current President. I want to thank Joe Battenfeld for all his hard work as President for the last two years. He did a wonderful job, and he will continue to serve on the board as Past President. I know he will do whatever he can to keep our organization running smoothly.
 
Many of you already know I’ve been President of DBSA Boston before, and I’m pretty sure some of you are wondering why I’m here again. Perhaps that doesn’t please everyone, but I have always tried to do the best I can. I want everyone to know I am approachable. If you have a question or concern, I am always willing to listen. I can help, and I will do my best to find a solution.
 
So I suggest getting involved; we have many volunteer positions. Once you’re a member in good standing for a year, you may run for a board seat. 
 
I have worked along with the board to grow our investments, but like any non-profit, we have expenses. The board is very careful with the money we have.
 
I hope more people will stay for the long term when they run for board positions. After that, they can decide whether to run for an executive seat a year later. This will make me very happy. My real agenda is for DBSA Boston to continue offering support to all who need it long after I’m gone.
 
Fundraising: I am seeking volunteers to help me raise funds for our organization. One idea is to get our artistic community to help with that.
We are open to ideas, so please get in touch with us.