Articles from prior issues of The Advocate

May/June, 1996

Lyle Larson for Treasurer

DURING THE PAST TWO YEARS I have had the privilege of serving as NADE Treasurer, and I would like to continue to serve in that position for FY 1997. I have performed the duties of Treasurer as required by NADE By-Laws and have been an active and positive voice on the NADE Board. I have worked for the DDS in South Dakota since March 1974 and have had several different positions within the agency including examiner, supervisor and hearing officer. I have been a NADE member since 1989 and served as President and Treasurer of SoDADE. It has been a privilege during my association with NADE to see it continue to grow as a professional organization. The platform provided by NADE for disability employees is recognized as a valuable source of information at many levels. NADE is well respected in Congress and is asked on a regular basis to provide testimony on important issues relating to disability evaluation and program direction. NADE will be challenged even more in the coming years with all of the technology and redesign that is planned. I believe NADE needs to be pro-active and take a strong positive attitude towards issues that affect the program and our profession. I look forward to the opportunity to take an active and positive role in affecting the outcome of the many proposed changes in the year ahead. If elected, I will continue to strive to be an active voice for all. I seek your support for the office of Treasurer of NADE.