Big loss for Emporia losing not only Melissa Windsor as Executive Director of the Emporia Art’s Council, but her running mate Brent is a valuable community leader as well.
The Windsor’s announced last week they will be moving to Arizona to enter a private business venture.
My notice came in a letter written to Bobbi and me from Melissa in her professional role. What was nice was she sent it by the U.S. mail, she signed it and added a short personal note.
Unfortunately using real mail, actually signing her letter and adding the note are pretty unique actions in today’s world of hurry and rush. Melissa isn’t a victim of such bad habits and her extra efforts made her letter very special.
Others might take note.
As for Melissa what can I say? She has been a Super Star for our community! The Arts Council has established itself as a Gold Star community asset. Melissa gets much of the credit. Her leadership was excellent in finding the funding for the beautiful building at 815 Commercial. Volunteers did a lot to see that project through, but Melissa was a rock. The Arts Council gets stronger each year and programming has expanded. It is an asset Emporia will enjoy for a long time. Replacing Melissa will be a difficult task.
Brent contributes to our community in many ways with his Board of Education leadership being the most obvious. I’m sure Hopkins hates seeing him go. This is truly a double barreled loss for E – Town.
One of my grand sons was asked about having his birthday party at the Arts Council. His response was that he “loved having his party at the Arts Castle!”
His slip was a child’s misunderstanding but to suggest the Emporia Art’s Center at 815 Commercial is anything but a “Castle” would be inaccurate! Thanks Melissa.
I’m Steve Sauder
