President's Message
STOP THE STEAL! There is only one way I could have lost this election—and that is if it was stolen. I plan to seize all ballot boxes, polling stations—and—and, wait a second. There are no ballot boxes or polling stations! Oh, well, I’m not discouraged or deterred. Mark my words, I will get to the bottom of this most seditious sedition! I will find the one or two traitorous council members Wendy has threatened or bribed, and—and I will... Huh? What did you say? All 13 council members voted for Wendy. No way! Are you talking about the same 13 I threatened last year with a baseball bat? Well, I find this highly suspicious...
Okay, okay, enough of this nonsense. Lest anyone mistake how I feel about our new Prez, here’s how I really feel. Two years ago, I chose (no, insisted) that Wendy be my Vice President. At the time, I had the uncommon foresight (at least for me) to know this day would eventually come. In my opinion, no one is better qualified to lead this organization than Wendy King. You are in very good hands, and we are fortunate to have her. After I present her bio, I’m sure you will agree.
Ms. King hails from Northern California (not exactly a ringing endorsement) and attended Lynbrook High School. She was a solid ‘B’ student and a pom-pom girl. Defying expectations, she graduated from the U. of California at Santa Cruz. Then, continuing her education, she earned a master’s degree in health care administration from George Washington University. At long last, she was prepared to go to work. Back in California, she was hired by Stanford U. Medical Center (1975) as an Administrative Services Manager (sounds important). While at Stanford, she developed and implemented a plan for a 200-physician medical practice.
Moving on (finally), Georgetown U. (1992) hired her as its Executive Director of Medical Services. Here, she managed 240 employees and spearheaded a $200 million project earmarked for facility improvements. Wendy King, Incoming ICL President From 1998-2004, Wendy founded KING CONSULTING, providing project management and operational services. Her company secured financing for a $28 million biomedical research building at the U. of Vermont. Recognizing her value, the U. of Vermont College of Medicine then hired her as Senior Associate Dean for Finance. Lastly, she took her considerable talents to the U. of West Virginia, Byrd Health Sciences Center (2008-2014) as the Associate V. President for Administration and Finance. Here she was responsible for three campuses, five health professional schools and a $240 million budget. More importantly, after retiring in 2018 and moving to St. George, Wendy served in various ICL leadership positions, including Marketing Chair, member of the ICL Council, Vice President, and co-founder of the very popular Mini-Med School. However, her most significant role (in my opinion) was her unforgettable performance as a hooker in the melodrama, Something Fishy at ICL , during our 2024 Talent Night. She is also a published fiction author, SECRETS IN THE STEEL. So, please join me in welcoming and enthusiastically supporting our new executive officer, PRESIDENT WENDY KING! Lastly, on a personal note. This will be my final President’s Message. I’ll admit to being a bit melancholic, but on the brighter side, it will give me more time to fight with my wife. I hope you’ve enjoyed the last two years as much as I have. It’s been an honor and a privilege to serve you (though the pay has been terrible). See you around campus... Signing off, Warren Stucki, MD ICL Lifelong Learning Page 2
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