From the Desk of Grand Arch Druid Johnnie Smithson
Johnnie Smithson
Grand Arch Druidess 2024 - 2025
To Grand Officers, Past Grand Arch Druidesses and Members
Hang on tight, here we go again. This is my second time as your GAD, it seems as the years are passing by we are having more and more problems filling the chairs. We have cut out positions and may want to reevaluate and see if there are a couple others to cut. This year will be about holding on to what we have, getting back to basics and moving forward with hope that there will be some growth in the subordinate circles and folks that want to move over to the Grand Circle. We seem to have the same people year after year, so a topic for discussion will be how do we get folks more involved in Grand Circle.
I have decided to carry on with “The Living Room” as my charity because I believe in the work they do. I will count on Jr. PGAD Tracy to continue to be our liaison with them, and act as chair for the Charity committee.
I am changing my symbol this year to a coffee cup in a sleeve with coffee written on it.
My catch phrase is: “Kindness is like coffee; it improves your day – so be kind.”
Johnnie Smithson
Grand Arch Druidess
GRAND OFFICERS
P. S. I am pleased to announce our slate of Grand Officers for the 2024-2025 year.
Jr. Past Grand Arch Druidess Tracy Stephens Arena Stella Circle #112
Grand Arch Druid Johnnie Smithson Mt. Diablo Circle #170
Grand First Bard Monique Evans Cloverdale #81
Grand Second Bard Patty Pimentel Arena Stella Circle #112
Grand Secretary PGAD Linda Andersen Arena Stella Circle #112
Grand Treasurer PGAD Ellen Glass Arena Stella Circle #112
Grand Conductress Amanda Andersen Arena Stella Circle #112
Grand Guardian Kathy Pitt Trenton Circle #176
Grand Chaplain Karen Potts Cloverdale Circle #81
