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NASW Guam chapter swears in new board, honors outgoing leaders
Summary
At a ceremony at the Guam Congress Building, NASW Guam chapter leaders and two senators administered oaths to incoming officers, presented certificates to outgoing leaders and emphasized support for social workers across the island.
At a ceremony at the Guam Congress Building, Senator Therese Turlaughey and Senator Chris Barnett joined members of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Guam chapter to swear in the chapter's incoming board and present certificates to outgoing officers. The event included brief remarks from lawmakers and NASW leaders, the administration of an oath of office, and a call for continued support for social-work services on Guam.
The swearing-in formally installed Veil Baza as chapter president and other incoming officers, while the chapter thanked outgoing leaders for their service. Senator Turlaughey said the change in leadership “reaffirms the values that are at the heart of the social work profession. Dignity, service, social justice, and unwavering commitment to our most vulnerable here on Guam.”
The ceremony matters because NASW leaders on the island coordinate professional development, advocacy and support services that affect…
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