This is my bittersweet last message as President of the Peoria County Bar Association. I hope to see everyone at the Annual Meeting on July 10 at Warehouse on State!
Over the past year, I have been humbled by the tireless efforts of everyone involved. I have been buttressed by the best Executive Officers, Joshua Herman, our incoming President; David Wiest, Second Vice President; Kate Swise, Secretary/Treasurer; and Kelly Giraudo, our incoming Secretary/Treasurer. Thank you to my previous President and a great mentor, Mike Fleming. Thank you to each person who agreed to serve this year as a Board Member, for all of the work that you did on the committees and who tolerated all of my jokes during board meetings. I would be remiss if I did not offer endless thanks to Stephanie Bitner, our Executive Director, for her organization, diligence, kindness, and friendship. Thank you so much for everything, Stephanie.
Finally, I would like to sincerely thank every person who has contributed to the success of the year whether through volunteering, attendance at events, or simply by being a member. Our members are the lifeblood of our organization, and without your membership, we could not exist. Thank you for keeping this 145-year organization alive. I have been pleased, humbled, and grateful for all of the support that you have all shown the Peoria County Bar Association this year. Thank you to the membership for choosing me to serve as President. It has been an honor.
PCBA President,
Aliesha Graves