A Terrible Poem for Wonderful People by Sam Bradd Do you have time for a tour? If so, come with me. It’s a great coalition, BCCPD. We’re in it together For disability rights If the heat doesn’t kill you The coffee just might. This is Val’s area All the supplies you can find. She has lots of friends Of the 4-legged kind. Turning the corner, I hear something crunch. I think Robin is eating A peanutty lunch. The bike parking’s full That’s Ken’s, let me seeAnd Nancy is here To help with part 3. Bibhas supervises AA Like paperwork for tribunals Ashley mutters her cane Likes to trip the wrong-doers. Peter works hard On CPPD, Lillian has a big heart And gives generously. Here comes Transition– Elena, Andrew, AV: with mailout experts Kam David, Marie, Flo + Audrey. Robert has radio Back in his nook And Shelley is writing Surrounded by books. Annette wins appeals And makes it look easy: I found out the secretExtra fresh cheezies.
Joyce and Dorthe wish That we’d have a sink made Thank you to Nancy Who keeps us all paid. Chloe speaks with the Board And arranges big meetings Monthly Liz bakes us Great birthday greetings. “Hello, Coalition!” It’s George on the line. On weekends, who else hears Phones ring all the time? To Navi, Violet, Carol, Amanda and Dan, Thank you for doing what very few can. Kam, Pendra and Dierdre are part of that team Reception is tough but you make it a dream. The community kitchen cooks Sarah, Shannon, Erin and Melanie Where a meal without garlic Is almost a felony. Brian brings his daughter and Raseel’s baby sleeps, Each year Jen and Aimee’s Farm Expands a few feet. Karen builds safety and non-profit capacity, Christine chips away with unending tenacity. Janis is our glue And keeps us in line But the jokes and the riddles, Oh her puns are a crime! Audrey and Flo Are a pod of two peas And supervise office parties With their expertise.
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ur man of so many talents, Sam Bradd, is leaving as our Administrative Director to return to school. Sam has been our social media expert, resident cartoonist, lunchtime organizer–on top of his actual job description. We’re happy to say Sam will still be doing occasional work with us. Here’s the poem Sam wrote for us as a parting gift. You’ll see why we’ll miss him.
And of course this place Would not be the same But for the leadership Of steadfast Jane. We know there’s pressure From so many to please And she juggles the problems With the greatest of ease. Our Boards’ campaigns Have paved the way; After 30- plus years, We’re here to stay. n
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