Sheesh. He's 92 years old, in failing health, and one of the last
experiences of this life you want to give him is rejection. He's probably
going to be totally incapacitated or dead within 6 months.
        You really are a sweetie.

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On Fri, 28 Feb 2003, English, Susan wrote:

> Our museum has an elderly board member (92 years old).  He was appointed to
> the Board several years ago as a representative of the Historical Society
> which has just recently merged with our museum.  With the merger, there is
> no further reason to have him serving as a representative of the Society.
> We would like to change his slot on the board to a regular director
> position.  In the past year, this Board member's mental and physical
> condition has deteriorated sharply.  We would like to free up his slot on
> the board with another candidate, but do not want to hurt his feelings.  We
> were thinking of approaching him and explaining that the representative
> position was no longer needed and asking him to become either a Trustee
> Emeritus or Honorary Trustee who could attend board meetings but not have a
> vote.
>
> Do any of you have honorary or emeritus positions for your retired Board
> members?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Susan English
> Executive Director
> Joliet Area Historical Museum
>
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