Contributing to the Vitality of our Communities Julia A. Chincheck Charleston, WV Julie is a member of the board of directors of the Children’s Therapy Clinic, which provides physical, speech and occupational therapies and an autism socialization program to children with special needs. The West Virginia State Capitol in Charleston, West Virginia chairing the 2012 CAMC Foundation Gala with my wife, Cristin, and occasionally serving at Manna Meal. Each organization serves a different population in our community and fills a critical need. There are extensive needs in our community and countless opportunities to serve. It should be easy to find an organization that provides a service that interests you. If you do not know much about the organization that you might like to assist, ask the coordinator to give you background information as to the goals and ideals associated with it. Find out exactly what is needed to insure that the program is right for the skills you possess and the amount of time you have available. Make sure that you know what is expected, then ask yourself if you have the time to commit wholeheartedly to the cause. Being spread too thin will not help anyone. Robert S. Kiss Charleston, WV Bob served as a member of the West Virginia Legislature from 1989 to 2006 and Speaker of the House of Delegates from 1997 to 2006. He is a trustee of the West Virginia Catholic Charity Foundation and a past honorary chair of the United Way. Giving of yourself and your time is not just a nice thing to do, it is important to insure the growth and stability of our community. As Albert Einstein once said, “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Richard A. Hudson Parkersburg, WV Rick is a board member and past president of the Parkersburg YMCA and president-elect of the West Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.  He is a past president of the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and a member of its investment committee. THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT Spring 2012 25