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RECOGNIZED — At the Aroostook County Action Program’s recent annual meeting, outgoing board members were recognized during an awards presentation. From left are Jason Parent, ACAP executive director; William Egeler, vice chair of the ACAP board of directors; Angela Gagnon, daughter of Gilman Morin, who served on the board for 43 years, accepting a gift on his behalf; and Tracy McCrossin, who served on the board for 15 years. Absent from the photo are outgoing board members Kalie Bouvier and Capt. Dan Pelletier.
PRESQUE ISLE — Aroostook County Action Program, Inc. (ACAP) recognized four outgoing board members at its annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19.
Recognized for their service were Kalie Bovier of Littleton, Tracy McCrossin of Woodland, Capt. Dan Pelletier of Houlton and Gilman “Gil” Morin of Van Buren.
“It is an honor to thank these four outstanding individuals,” said Jason Parent, ACAP executive director. “Their expertise and input regarding the thousands of children, families and seniors we serve each day has been important to the decisions that are made by the ACAP Board of Directors.”
Bovier is a former Early Head Start parent and served on the parent committee and Head Start Policy Council. Her contributions to Head Start led to her involvement on the ACAP board. As a mother of three, Bovier is using her skills and knowledge as a parent and Head Start advocate to advance her career in early childhood education.
McCrossin served on the board for 15 years and has been an advocate for the programs and services provided by ACAP, as well as a supporter of its employees. As a board member, she often helped facilitate communication between ACAP and her employer, Maine Department of Health and Human Services, two organizations that work closely together to serve the needs of low-income families.
Pelletier is described as a valuable resource to ACAP with projects and initiatives in the Houlton area. His perspective as it relates to law enforcement and strong advocacy for all people who seek ACAP services, and in particular children and youth, has been appreciated by the entire board.
Morin is the longest-serving board member in ACAP history.
“Gil began his service in 1972, the same year ACAP became incorporated,” explained Bill Egeler, vice chair of the board and acting chair for the annual meeting.
“He was a vital representative in the earliest stages of ACAP’s development and faithfully fulfilled the duties as a member of both the ACAP board of directors and Aroostook Policy Advisory Council for 43 years. I fondly remember Gil for the help he provided me when I was a new board member. I appreciated his candor and valued his opinions regarding those we serve,” said Egeler.
Because of his service as the longest seated board member, ACAP made a donation in his honor to one of his favorite programs, emergency heating assistance. Morin’s daughter, Angela Gagnon, attended the annual meeting to receive a gift on his behalf.
For more information on ACAP’s services, visit www.acap-me.org or call 764-3721.
