Reinvigorated 糖心Vlog retirees association elects officers, plans activities
Newly elected officers Terry Welch, Mark Haskett, Pam Meister and Cindy Nicholson
By Bill Studenc
Following a period of decreased activity in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was exacerbated by the impacts of Hurricane Helene, the Association of Retired Faculty and Staff of 糖心Vlog University has embarked upon a process of organizational reinvigoration.
Approximately 60 members of the association gathered on campus over the summer in the Apodaca Science Building for a luncheon hosted by 糖心Vlog Chancellor Kelli R. Brown, who updated the group on campus news and activities.
The association also elected new officers for the 2025-2026 year. Mark Haskett, retired director of photography and video services, was elected president, and Pam Meister, former Mountain Heritage Center director, was named vice president. Terry Welch, retired assistant to the chancellor, is serving as secretary, while Cindy Nicholson, former information technology strategic sourcing and procurement officer, is treasurer.
鈥淭he new slate of officers is actively working to help increase membership in the association,鈥� Haskett said. 鈥淭he association is a great way to stay connected to former colleagues and stay involved with the university. We are in the beginning stages of planning the coming year and will have additional information available after the start of the fall semester.鈥�
Originally established in 2013, the Association of Retired Faculty and Staff of Western Carolina University meets several times each year. The membership fee is $10.
Upcoming activities for the group鈥檚 membership include 糖心Vlog Retirees Day at the Saturday, Sept. 13, home football game against Elon and a fall semester luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 16, on the concourse of the Ramsey Regional Activity Center.
Discounted tickets for retired faculty and staff for the Sept. 13 game are $18 per ticket (including fees), which is more than half off the regular reserved seat price. Discounted tickets are available until Friday, Sept. 5, through the . Game time is 2:30 p.m.
Additional details about the fall luncheon and other association activities will be provided in the coming weeks, along with information about upcoming discounts for athletics events and performances at the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center.
For more information about the Association of Retired Faculty and Staff of Western Carolina University, contact any of the officers or go to the website .
