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Lesson in Living
Though she is well into her retirement, don't tell that to Gladysann Poffenberger Gindick, Eta Alpha. GA, as she is known by her friends, is perhaps one of the busiest residents in her California community. From playing bridge regularly with the same group for the past 50 years to leading the St. Patrick's Day parade on a motorcycle, Gladysann is truly an inspiring women.
After graduating from the University of California-Berkley, Gladysann began her career with the San Francisco Examiner in their classifieds section. Soon, she and her husband moved to Washington, D.C., only to later return to California, where Gladysann became a stay at home mom to two children. It was during this time that Gladysann really began to make a mark on her community.
Gladysann and her husband were voted Central California's "Philanthropists of the Year," and with good reason. Her husband started the area's Boys and Girls Club eight years ago. The couple also supported a local children's museum that was founded three years ago, and, more recently, Gladysann has helped renovate a historic building to serve as the home of "Arts Visalia," an educational arts program.
Though her husband passed away four years ago, Gladysann is living out their commitment to philanthropy. And, her commitment to Phi Mu Foundation is no exception. "Phi Mu made Cal Berkley a small school," she says. "It was a family who gave this socially introverted girl a sense of self. For that reason, I want to further the work of Phi Mu." Phi Mu, she says, is valuable for young people, a cause near and dear to her heart.
This one time "Woman of the Year" continues
to fulfill her personal mission of making a difference
in the lives of children and youths. Through volunteering
and donations, Gladysann Gindick is making her community,
and Phi Mu, a brighter place. It's certainly a lesson
in living. |
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Gladysann Gindick, Eta Alpha, hops on a motorcycle, showing that, at 88, Phi Mus needn't lose their adventurous side.
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Lifetime of Learning |
Gladysann Gindick, Eta Alpha, shares her
advice with other Phi Mu alumnae.
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"Laugh,"
she enthuses. "I have a very strong feeling
that we don't laugh enough. See the humor
in things." |
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"Remember
your priorities," recommends Gladysann. |
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"Don't
take yourself too seriously," she giggles. |
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