Paul Whitehouse – Director Emeritus
May, 2024:
Paul Whitehouse, a founding member of the FOHNP, has decided to step down from the board after 25 years of dedicated service. Paul has been in the Hills for years… as a child it was his playground, as an adult, he was one of the architects of the trail system and a key activist to save them. Paul’s passion and commitment to the Hills is contagious, inspiring others to join the cause. Over the years he has nominated many board members, including our president Kris Lambert 16 years ago!
Kris recognized Paul with deepest thanks from the board. She presented him with a gimbaled compass engraved with: “Navigating the Way for 25 Years. Protecting Oswegatchie Hills for Future Generations”. As he accepted it, he recalled that his daughter Amy was in the 1st grade when the group first met at Marvin Schutt’s house, to start a grass root organization to save the Hills from development (she is now 31). Amy has followed in her dad’s footsteps, now on the board of directors for ‘San Diego Children and Nature’. She learned first-hand to get involved, and that being in nature is critical for healthier, happier, smarter children [and all of us].
The board voted unanimously to make Paul a Director Emeritus, which ensures that his influence will continue. Although he won’t have voting rights, his presence at board meetings will be invaluable. The FOHNP board, East Lyme community and the Oswegatchie Hills owe much to his leadership and dedication. We are all grateful for his efforts to keep this special place safe for future generations to enjoy!
Paul Whitehouse, a founding member of the FOHNP, has decided to step down from the board after 25 years of dedicated service. Paul has been in the Hills for years… as a child it was his playground, as an adult, he was one of the architects of the trail system and a key activist to save them. Paul’s passion and commitment to the Hills is contagious, inspiring others to join the cause. Over the years he has nominated many board members, including our president Kris Lambert 16 years ago!
Kris recognized Paul with deepest thanks from the board. She presented him with a gimbaled compass engraved with: “Navigating the Way for 25 Years. Protecting Oswegatchie Hills for Future Generations”. As he accepted it, he recalled that his daughter Amy was in the 1st grade when the group first met at Marvin Schutt’s house, to start a grass root organization to save the Hills from development (she is now 31). Amy has followed in her dad’s footsteps, now on the board of directors for ‘San Diego Children and Nature’. She learned first-hand to get involved, and that being in nature is critical for healthier, happier, smarter children [and all of us].
The board voted unanimously to make Paul a Director Emeritus, which ensures that his influence will continue. Although he won’t have voting rights, his presence at board meetings will be invaluable. The FOHNP board, East Lyme community and the Oswegatchie Hills owe much to his leadership and dedication. We are all grateful for his efforts to keep this special place safe for future generations to enjoy!
