Just a note to say thanks for attending and participating in an unusual but hopefully insightful retreat.

The format was designed to give all of us a comprehensive understanding of our trade association and expose all to its complex relationships and venders.  As a Board, we have a responsibility to understand, evaluate and make recommendations when required.  It is our duty to understand everything about the non-profit we provide oversight to.

Of course the format was for us, but it was also for Jeff.  In fact, I had him in mind when designing it.   As interim or now officially President and CEO, I wanted to expose him to all of Opra’s complexities.  Some he knew, a lot he didn’t as he didn’t have to in his previous position.

So I know it was long and overwhelming at times (I’m literally exhausted:), but hopefully you agree it was necessary under the circumstances.

I’m really proud of OPRA, it’s Staff and Board and I’m looking forward to the future.

Take Care,

Jamie

From the phone of:
James W. Steele, MSW
Ohio Valley Residential Services
2261 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati,  Ohio. 45206
513-281-6800 x102
513-200-3695