VOL. 2 ISSUE 1 JANUARY + FEBRUARY 2013
From the President/CEO January always revives my senses and elevates my enthusiasm for the upcoming year. Like everyone else, I am using that motivation to write a set of New Year’s resolutions for 2013 and hope that maybe some of you will adopt these also. They are simple in words, but effective if we can adhere to them.
Ken Cormier President/CEO MARKETING Melinda Silva Director of Marketing Dana Davis Sales Counselor Dave Marks Resident Services PROGRAMS Riki Stamps Director of Programs Michael Burks Asst. Program Director RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION 2013 Council Members Ray Culver, President Ava Walker, Vice President Jo Anne Brown, Secretary Wade Burnside, Richard Chewning, Genie Donovan, Judy Doyle, Earl Eddins, Carl Kittrell, Jack Lejeune, Bobby Nell Templeton BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Jones, President Theresa Ewing, Vice President Steve Sisco, Treasurer Howard Higgins, Secretary Dr. David Crittenden, Bruce Johanson, Helen McElree, Tony Uth, Tom Verdery, Jim Webster, Truman Yancey (Foundation), Wes Murtishaw (emeritus)
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Appreciate each day!! Enjoy the simple pleasures that occur, and feel blessed that we always have the ability to determine our attitude, regardless of what may be thrown our way. Make a positive impact on someone’s life every day. Improve our “face value” by smiling more often. Think about how you feel when you smile at others and that smile is returned. That feels pretty good, doesn’t it? So, let’s improve our “face value” and share our joy with others. Remember those who are less fortunate by reaching out. Whether it be through volunteering for a charitable cause, providing goods or services, or simply by remembering those individuals in prayer, appeal through the heart. As you take hold of the New Year, I trust each of you will strive to make the best of it. In the spirit of blessings, I was moved by the feature story of Earl and Phyllis Eddins. They have weathered many beautiful years together and consider themselves sweethearts to this day. How fitting a tribute as we descend upon Valentine’s Day. Enjoy our first edition of Butterfield LIFE for 2013 and let’s make this a year to remember!!! Best Wishes to All,
Ken Opened in 1986, Butterfield Trail Village is a locally governed 501(c)(3) non-profit retirement community. As Northwest Arkansas’ only comprehensive LifeCare Retirement Community, BTV offers active older adults worry-free living that is secure, independent and fulfilling – and the freedom to enjoy plentiful activities both inside and outside the Village.
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