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Kimberly A. Bowman 2025 NADOA President
President’s Farewell Message
Where has 2025 gone? I’m already seeing Christmas lights in our neighborhood and can’t believe we haven’t even seen the turkey yet! I would like to thank you for allowing me the honor of serving as your 2025 President, a role that will come to an end in December. The camaraderie and friendships I’ve developed with the members of the Board—and with so many of our members, both longtime and new—are truly priceless. During the first weekend of November, we held our 4Q NADOA Board meeting, and I must admit, I was truly sad that my year as President is ending. I want to sincerely thank the 2025 Board and Institute Committee for all their hard work, long hours, and dedication in making 2025 such a great year. It has been a true pleasure working alongside each of you. I also know that Jean Hinton, your incoming President , and her Institute Committee are already hard at work planning for 2026—and it’s going to be an awesome year for NADOA! With the Institute being held right here in Texas, in Las Colinas , I hope many of you will be able to attend—whether by driving or flying. Go ahead and mark your calendars and get your requests in now! A special thank-you to everyone who responded to our NADOA Institute survey. The results were off the charts, and Boston was a hit —the best survey results we’ve ever had! If you haven’t had the chance to respond to our surveys, please do so in the future. We read every comment, and your input truly helps us continue to improve the Institute experience for all members. In 2026, I’ll be serving as your Board Advisor, and I’m looking forward to reaching out to many of you about running for a Board position in 2027. I encourage each of you to consider getting involved—whether by serving on the Board or volunteering for Institute. You won’t regret it! You’ll make lasting friendships and feel like part of a big family. As I wrap up 2025, I know my family is ready to have me home and back to “normal” life again—especially my husband, as we are caretakers for my mother-in-law, Nena, who is in the advanced stages of vascular dementia. I’m also planning more road trips to Oklahoma to visit our families—I’ve truly missed spending quality time with my mom and two grown children.
I wish you and your family a very Happy Holiday Season and a wonderful New Year !
Enjoy the memories and cherish every moment.
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