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In Memory of Arthur B. "Andy" VanGundy

I am deeply saddened to share that Arthur B. "Andy" VanGundy died last Tuesday, May 5th from complications following heart surgery. In December, Andy contracted an infection what was thought to be a sinus infection but eventually spread into his lungs and heart. This spring he spent several weeks in and out of the hospital and was treated by strong antibiotics which caused complications. While he had begun to recover from the effects of the antibiotics, he died following surgery intended to repair a damaged heart valve.

On behalf of the Creative Education Foundation Board of Trustees, staff, colleagues and members, I offer our condolences to Andy's brothers Gregg, Ralph and Christopher VanGundy and daughters Sarah and Laura and granddaughter Chloe whom he spoke of frequently and lovingly.

Click on the following link to access a special tribute page for Andy: www.CreativeEducationFoundation.org/Andy.htm

With sadness for our shared loss,

Victoria K. Cliche
President and CEO

Sid Parnes Tribute

It's time to honor one of the great practitioners and researchers in the field of creativity and a co-founder of the Osborn-Parnes Creative Problem Solving Process. We honor Sidney J. Parnes—leader, author, teacher, mentor and facilitator beyond compare. The celebratory event—Unlocking the Magic: A Tribute and Celebration with Sidney J. Parnes.

Attend workshops that further his legacy. Or lead a workshop showing your connection to Sid and his teachings. Reminisce about Sid's role in the Creative Education Foundation (CEF) and the International Center for Studies in Creativity (ICSC) at Buffalo State College and understand how these two organizations continue to expand his reach around the world.

For more information, and how to register, to go: www.SidParnesTribute.com

Open Enrollment Program: Leading Artfully

CEF is launching the website for its first public offering outside of CPSI, Leading Artfully with presenter Michael Jones, Pianist, and assistant and collaborator, Stephanie Winters, Cellist.

Due to the great success of the Leading Artfully Immersion at CPSI 2007 and 2008, we are going to offer this as an open enrollment program on October 16 - 19 2009 in Warrenton, VA.

For more information about the program, please visit: www.LeadingArtfully.com

In Memory of Marion (Marn) Osborn

It is with great sadness that I share with you the passing of Marion Osborn on Monday, November 17th in Buffalo, NY. As you may know, Marion was the third child born to CEF Founder Alex Osborn and his wife Helen Coatsworth. Marion was a CEF Trustee, serving as Secretary for many years, a Lifetime Trustee, Life Member, a long-time participant at CPSI and CPSI Hall of Fame Inductee.

I met Marion in early 2006 at a lovely dinner held by Suzanne Chamberlain in Buffalo. Marn, as she preferred to be called, was welcoming and informative. She wanted to be sure that CEF knew not only of Alex but of her mother and the descendants of her parents. Together we created a family tree.

It was clear that she was proud to live in Buffalo and to have been able to support CEF over many years and in many ways. Her connection to the Foundation started with the work of Alex but continued due to her enjoyment of the people with whom she worked about which she shared stories.

I was left with the impression that she was a great force behind the scenes whose contributions were not those that made headlines but kept things in order and moving forward.

If you would like to share your reflections, memories and/or condolences for the family, please send them to: memories@CPSIconference.com

On behalf of the CEF Board of Trustees, staff and members, I send our deepest sympathies to all of the descendants the Osborn-Coatsworth family including the Chambers, Bergantz, Fogerty, Gartner, Kerr, Lamison, Moslow and Ostendorf families.

We are grateful for Marion's many contributions and her years of service to CEF and the community.

With sympathy and respect,

Victoria K. Cliche
President & CEO

In Memory of Hank Goldwasser

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of one of our members, Hank Goldwasser, on Friday, November 7th.
The wake will be on Wednesday, November 12 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Bennett Funeral Home in Scarsdale, NY (824 Scarsdale Avenue). A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Hartsdale, NY.
Hank and his wife Jane, both Life Members of CEF, have been active in the Foundation for many years; as has their daughter Missy. Hank completed his CPS training at CPSI 2006. He intended to take a leadership role for the first time at Callaway, but was unable to due to his illness.
Hank gave his support behind the scenes which was greatly appreciated. Jane has been a contributing member to the CEF Newsletter as well as part of the CEF YouthWise team at CPSI this past year.
We will miss Hank and send our wishes to his family and friends.

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