For more than three decades, MASA has honored those members who have passed with an annual memorial service. This dedication memorial service will be held during the General Session on Thursday, September 24, 2009 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 throughout the rest of the conference. 
Deceased MASA members who will be remembered at the memorial ceremony include:

Janet Allen, Willow Run School District
Geoffrey Balkam, Climax-Scotts Community Schools
Priscilla Canning, MASA Executive Assistant
Mario Conflitti, Alanson Public Schools 
Charles Goulding, Flat Rock Community Schools
John Hauck, Detroit Public Schools
Robert Irvin, Berrien Springs Public Schools
William Keith, House Education Chair
Pete Lazaroff, Jr., Van Buren Public Schools
David McKenzie, Jenison Public Schools
Herbert Moyer, Bedford Public Schools
Stuart Openlander, Dearborn Public Schools
John Sanders, Delton-Kellogg 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 11, 2009.