EUCLID ART ASSOCIATION
    
Special Thank You and Tribute to Kirk Ramsey

Member Kirk Ramsey retired as Euclid Art Association's webmaster at the end of May, a position held since joining EAA in 2013. His art friends Sue Herrle and David Rankin encouraged him to join and share his artwork and talents with the group. During his working career, Kirk designed and wrote websites. Immediately after joining, he volunteered to help EAA get its fledgling website, EuclidArt.com 'off the ground'. . . version 1 being created by former president, Lee Peters and then, VP John Davis. Kirk met with board members, walked them through the design process and within a few short months the new EAA website was 'born'.
    
The website quickly grew into a vital and essential tool to communicate and share EAA activities with members and the community. It developed into a historical archive of club information and during the pandemic, the "virtual art show" became a reality. Initially, all board members contributed, but ultimately Sue Herrle, as secretary, provided the content information for Kirk to post. When Kirk moved back to his hometown in New Hampshire, he continued as webmaster. We missed seeing him at in-person meetings, as he was always the first person in the refreshment line ... his plate of goodies would rival that of Eddie Mitchell's!
    
In spite of having to navigate his own serious health issues, he continued to provide timely updates, posting winners of every art show and more. After being the webmaster for more than twelve years, Kirk said, "I gracefully bow out and give my regards to the Euclid Art Association, wishing you well as you move forward into the brave new world of your new, improved website and all that it offers." In recent months Kirk has assisted in the transition to Jim Owens, a new member with the necessary skills. Kirk Ramsey has set a high bar for all members to use one's own skillset to step up and fill a need. We are grateful for his countless hours of service to the Euclid Art Association.
    
"Kirk, enjoy your new found free time and don't be a stranger!"