From Toyin Fasakin, MDAD President

Dear members of the board,

Please accept this letter as notice of my resignation from the office as MDAD president effective this Thursday evening, August 4, 2016. Matters have arisen in my personal and professional life, which requires my commitment and attention.

The decision has not been easy, but I believe it is in the best interests of MDAD. It has been a pleasure working with you and I sincerely want to thank you for the opportunity to serve. I am proud of our work to date including the host of the workshop on how to file a complaint and the recruitment of new members. The association is poised for continued growth and I wish you much success with your new president.

Once again, I thank you for the opportunities you gave me during my short tenure. I sincerely wish you many more success in the future.

Sincerely,

Toyin Fasakin

Message from the MDAD Board:

MDAD Board thanks Toyin for his leadership the past nine months and wish him continued success in his next endeavor especially his interests in promoting employment for all Deaf and hard of hearing in the State of Maryland. Please join us in extending best wishes to Toyin.

Per MDAD Bylaws, Vice President Meredith DeSomma will assume the role of the president for the duration of the term until the next conference in April 2017.

MDAD Board also wishes to share that MDAD will be celebrating its 60th anniversary and there will be a diamond-studded celebration for members in October 2016. More details will follow.