President’s Corner

Tara Sakraida Parker
President, Citizens Association of Georgetown

When it comes to community, I believe that more is more — especially when times are tough.  Since 1878, CAG has been the place for Georgetowner’s to connect, engage and help their neighbors; our role is more important today than ever before.  With more resources, better communications and a historic increase in volunteers, a growing CAG will help all of us through these difficult times. 

I invite you to join us as a volunteer, to support our work, and to let us know where you think our community is struggling or thriving.Together, we are stronger; CAG is where we join forces for the good of our community. #GeorgetownTogether

October 2020 Georgetowner Article: CAG’s Dynamic Duo

In the October issue of The Georgetowner, editor Robert Devaney interviewed CAG President Tara Sakraida Parker and VP Susan Dabbar. "CAG held its first virtual annual meeting last month, launching a redesigned website it views as a community hub. The organization is looking to expand its membership and impact, after the pandemic shut down the town" writes Mr. Devaney. "CAG’s major refresh needs doers, engagement and implementation — people to “bring ideas to fruition,” Parker says. “And a...

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CAG September 2020 Newsletter

Dear CAG Community, The change of season can give us a sense of new beginnings and poignant endings even during a pandemic. A new school year – unlike any before – has begun as vacation season – so unlike any before –draws to a close, and the leaves are already beginning to change on the trees. Fall is a time of transition for CAG as well, as we open our search for a new executive director and business manager. We wish Leslie Maysak well as she shifts her attention to her family and the...

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September 2020 Georgetowner Article

It has been said that autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. As we let go of a tumultuous, pandemic summer in Georgetown, there is a sense of resilience, renewal and purpose in our community. Business owners are determined to operate through the “new normal.” Parents are dedicated to making sure their children’s education is as productive as possible. And the volunteers and board members of the Citizens Association of Georgetown are acting with terrific intention and generosity...

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August 2020 Georgetowner Article

Dear CAG Community, Former President and Georgetown resident John F. Kennedy once said that “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” I cannot think of a more important time for our community to look to the future. I am confident that our future will be brighter than our very recent history of pandemic and strife. It is an honor to have been elected as your board president at this time of tremendous challenge and change. As a...

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CAG Report: Georgetown Together

Martin Luther King, Jr. said that “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” I couldn’t agree more; it is the reason I am so proud to be serving as president of the Citizens Association of Georgetown – an organization that is of our community and for our community. We are living through a time when it is difficult to know how to help our neighbors and our neighborhood. Since the start of the pandemic, we’ve been told to do nothing, to simply stay home....

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Membership Letter

Dear CAG Community, Former President and Georgetown resident John F. Kennedy once said that “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” I cannot think of a more important time for our community to look to the future. I am confident that our future will be brighter than our very recent history of pandemic and strife. It is an honor to have been elected as your board president at this time of tremendous challenge and change. As a...

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