Open Letter to VADP Membership from VADP Board of Directors
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March 20, 2010
 
Dear Friends,
 
We are writing to announce that our Executive Director, Beth Panilaitis, has accepted a position as executive director of a Richmond based non-profit with a staff several times the size of that of VADP.  We are sad to see Beth go, but very pleased, and not surprised, that she is moving up and will continue her good-works in Virginia.
 
Beth will continue to lead VADP for a period of time as we embark on this transitional period and begin the search for our new Executive Director.
 
As we continue to celebrate our recent success in defeating the dangerous death penalty expansion legislation of eliminating the “triggerman rule,” we are thankful for Beth’s leadership in helping to make that success possible.
 
This legislative victory combined with our rapidly growing membership and increased reputation throughout the Commonwealth puts VADP in a great position to move forward and continue to move toward abolition.  We will continue to build on this momentum to pass reform and eventually repeal legislation. 
 
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at (434) 960-7779 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   You can also visit our website www.vadp.org for updates and information on our work and transition.
 
Thank you for your ongoing support of VADP and the abolition movement in Virginia.  We are excited about what lies ahead for VADP and look forward to continuing to work with you. 
 
Sincerely,
 
The VADP Board of Directors
 
Jonathan Sheldon, Esq. - Board President
Betty Gallagher, PhD
Greg Gelburd, M.D.
Helena Cobban
Jerry Givens
Lynn Greer
Hunter Mabry, PhD
Stephen Northup, Esq.
Linell Patterson
Marilyn Stark
Scott Vollum, PhD
 
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