MJWA elects Gordon president
May 13, 2008
Springfield, Mo.—Dale Gordon of Gordon Jewelers in Boonville, Mo., was elected president of the
Missouri Jewelers and Watchmakers Association (MJWA) at the group's annual convention last month.
Gordon succeeds Leo Anglo of Vincent's Jewelers in Creve Coeur, Mo., who concluded his two-year term at the convention.
"It is truly an honor to be elected to this prestigious office," Gordon said in a media release. "I look forward to working with the MJWA board of directors to help our members survive and thrive in this difficult time."
Also elected to the MJWA board of directors were: Stacey Stauch, Crews Jewelry, Grandview, Mo., first vice president; Melody Farnen, Melody's Quality Jewelers, Mexico, Mo., second vice president; and Paul Dodds, Paul Dodds Jewelry, Lee's Summit, Mo., treasurer.
During the MJWA's convention dinner, the association honored Sharon Blair on her 25th anniversary as the group's executive director.
Jewelers of America (JA) Vice President David Lafleur called Blair "a tremendous resource to jewelers throughout Missouri, and a wonderful and supportive colleague to her peers in other JA affiliates around the country."
Founded in 1906, the MJWA is among the oldest state associations of jewelry professionals in the United States. For more information about the association, call (913) 661-0084 or visit its Web site,
Missourijewelers.org.
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