December 22, 2010

FLUSHING, New York – Paule Alexander, a board member of United Adult Ministries from 1974 to 2010, received the Director Emeritus Award upon her retirement on December 16, 2010. The award was presented to the 96-year-old Bayside resident at the United Adult Ministries (UAM) board of directors Christmas dinner, held recently at Flushing House. The award was in recognition of her strong leadership, commitment and dedication, in delivering outstanding care and services to older adults. UAM is the parent of Flushing House, and Alexander has served on their board since Flushing House was built in 1974. Flushing House is New York State's largest, not-for-profit, independent living retirement residence.

Alexander retired from the board of Flushing House holding the title of first vice president. Throughout her long career, Alexander has served on the boards of other senior housing communities, such as Alberta L. Alston House in Corona, Queens, and Fort Schuyler House in the Bronx, NY. An elder of the Presbyterian Church USA, Alexander has also served on the boards of other faith-based groups, such as: the Council of Churches of the City of New York; the Queens Federation of Churches, and; chair of the board of the Protestant Chapel at JFK Airport. A long-time member of the Presbytery of New York City, she served as the moderator for the Presbytery in 1983.

In addition, Alexander has been active with various not-for-profit groups, such as: chair of the board of the Whitestone Counseling Center; a member of the Oratorio Society of Queens for 30 years; a reader at Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic in Manhattan for 40 years, and; the board of Lincoln Trust.

Alexander is a long-time member of the North Presbyterian Church of Flushing, NY.

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