IPMA Mourns Passing of Ardent Supporter
Just 10 days before the IPMA conference, the association lost one of its most enthusiastic supporters. Lora Geionety, an active and well liked IPMA member since 1996, died last Thursday after a short illness. She had served for more than 20 years as the manager of Mail Services at American Fidelity Assurance Co. in Oklahoma City.
A Certified Mail Manager (CMM) since 1998, Ms. Geionety helped many others receive their certification while acting as co-chair of IPMA's certification program. She was the association's secretary/treasurer since 2005 and was an active member of IPMA's conference planning committee for many years. She played an important role in designing this year's conference.
Well known by IPMA conference attendees for her warm and outgoing personality, she seemed to be everywhere at once, making new friends, selling raffle tickets to support the Brahney Scholarship and spreading good cheer.
"She just made everybody feel welcome," says Debbie Pavletich, IPMA president.
On a local level, Ms. Geionety served as the vice president of the Central Oklahoma IPMA Chapter, and was vice chair of the Greater Oklahoma Postal Customer Council Executive Board.
"She was a driving force for the chapter," remembers John Sarantakos, of the University of Oklahoma. "That's one of the reasons it's so successful, because of her."
The IPMA plans to honor Lora Geionety at its conference next week.
- Places:
- Oklahoma City