January 28, 2011
Dear Brothers and Partners,
After almost 8 years of being on the Lasallian Volunteers Staff Alisa Macksey will be stepping down as the Director this summer to start a new path in her life. I, the LV Movement, the Conference office, and the Region will surely miss her. She has provided outstanding leadership of the program and brought it to a new level as Director. Alisa shared the following with me,
“My time on the LV staff has been incredibly fulfilling, challenging, and inspiring. I have grown professionally, personally and spiritually. I feel so blessed to have worked with all of you and all of the volunteers over the past years.
I believe whole-heartedly in the Lasallian mission, and I love working with our volunteers and schools, so this is not a decision that was made lightly and certainly not without a sense of loss. I am very much dedicated to my vocation as a Lasallian and hope to remain connected to the Lasallian Family. It is with a great sense of adventure, hope, and trust in God’s Providence that I enter this next phase of my life and I thank you in advance for your support.”
Once Alisa informed me of her plans we put in motion the process for choosing her successor. The Director of Lasallian Volunteers, like other positions in the Conference office is chosen by the General Councilor. In consultation with Alisa and the Lasallian Volunteer Advisory Board, I am pleased to announce Jolleen Wagner as the next Director of the Lasallian Volunteers beginning summer 2011.
Jolleen has been the Associate Director of Lasallian Volunteers for the past four years. Having grown up in New York, Jolleen attended Siena College where she was Editor of the school newspaper. After college, she became a Lasallian Volunteer living in Chicago and working at the San Miguel Gary Comer Campus. After three years as a Lasallian Volunteer, Jolleen was hired as the Associate Director. Jolleen has participated in LSJI-EL Paso and is currently a participant in the Lasallian Leadership Institute. She is imbued with Lasallian values.
During the past four years I have observed Jolleen work as Associate Director, interact with the LV staff and work during the annual orientation of new volunteers. She possesses the necessary leadership qualities and has been a key player along with Alisa in the on-going development of the LV program. She is effective and respected in her community visits and accompaniment of the volunteers.
Now the Volunteer staff will begin a search for an Associate Director. The announcement for the position is attached. Please assist us in passing this announcement along to those you feel may be good candidates.
Sincerely,
Bro. Robert Schieler F.S.C.