For more than three decades, MASA has honored those members who have passed with an annual memorial service. In an effort to continue the tradition, the Planning Committee has once again scheduled the service following the luncheon on Thursday, September 25, 2008 in Traverse City, Michigan. The presentation of roses to honor our deceased members will be included in the service, and the roses will be displayed at the general sessions through the rest of the conference.

Deceased MASA members who will be remembered at the memorial ceremony include:

Bruce Barrett, Wayne RESA
Dr. Kenneth J. Cooper, Laingsburg Community Schools
Clayton Lee Cory
Albert Deal, Kent ISD
Gerald DeGrow, Port Huron Schools
Ralph W. Grimes, Ypsilanti Public Schools
William Horie, Ed.D, Eau Claire Public Schools
Robert Irvin, Berrien Springs Public Schools
Walter Jenvey, Jr., Lincoln Schools
Dale Edwards Kaulitz, Van Buren Public Schools
R. William Kidder, Northwest Rural Agricultural Schools
Roger Oberg, Oxford Area Community Schools
Don Pobuda, Harper Creek Community Schools
William A. Poppink, Sault Ste Marie Schools
Eugene A. Randall, Fruitport Public Schools
John E. Savel, Clintondale Community Schools
Dr. Ronald S. Strolle, Menominee Area Public Schools

Please contact us if you know of any individuals who should be added, or if you identify an error in our listing. We would also like to hear from any MASA member who would be willing to participate in the ceremony by carrying a memorial rose. Please contact Kristy Warner at the MASA office at 517.327.9262 no later than September 12, 2008.