Photography by Steve Buchanan
A longtime volunteer, Beth Spurry has always been active in the community, and she enjoys devoting her time to worthy causes. So, when her close friend, Alice Ryan, who was the chair of the board of directors of For All Seasons, reached out to her with an opportunity to become involved with the organization, Spurry wanted to lend her expertise and support. Sadly, the executive director, Dick Goldstein, had passed away in 2013 after a brief illness. His sudden passing was tragic, and the leadership team was determined to continue his work.
“I started serving on the finance committee shortly after Dick passed away,” Spurry says. “I was familiar with For All Seasons, but once I became involved with the organization, I was surprised and impressed by their reach and the profound impact they have in the community.”
For All Seasons is the only nonprofit behavioral health and rape crisis center serving the five counties of Maryland’s Mid-Shore. The mission of the organization is “to provide therapy, advocacy, education, and psychiatric care in a safe environment that nurtures wellness.”
Although Spurry’s primary responsibility is serving on the finance committee, she also served on the board of directors for two years, and she was a part of the strategic planning committee in 2016. At that time, the board of directors and the leadership team looked at the organization with fresh eyes, so they could redefine their needs and create a new vision. In addition, Spurry is a loyal business sponsor for the organization’s events, and she plays a major role in connecting with community resources. Indeed, Spurry absolutely loves being involved with For All Seasons and sharing its story throughout the community.
“Beth has served on our finance committee and on our board of directors for nearly 10 years,” says Beth Anne Dorman (Langrell), chief executive officer, For All Seasons. “She has also served as our board treasurer and as an investment expert. Whenever and wherever we need her, the answer is ‘yes!’ She exemplifies what it means to serve for a greater good. Beth sees a need and fills it. Her spirit and her belief in the work that we do truly make her a part of our team. She is a gem!”
Spurry is proud to be a part of the history of For All Seasons. When she began her volunteer experience, there were only 22 employees. The organization is now the leading behavioral health agency in the region and employs nearly 90 staff members. Spurry values the time she spends serving the organization, and she has enjoyed witnessing its remarkable transformation.
“Beth Anne and her team have great synergy,” Spurry says. “The interaction between the team, the board, the volunteers, and the community is collaborative in nature with everyone working together to fulfill the organization’s mission.”
A native of Talbot County, Spurry is the founder and CEO of Tred Avon Family Wealth, a boutique wealth management, financial planning, and family office business in Easton. She lives in Trappe with her husband, Charles Capute, and her daughter, Olivia. In addition to her volunteer work with For All Seasons, she also serves on the board of the Academy Art Museum, the Board of Regents of the Mercersburg Academy, and the board of the Women & Girls Fund.
“For All Seasons touches so many lives,” Spurry says. “They fulfill an essential mission, and I believe passionately in that mission. The issues of mental health, trauma, and crisis are critical, and For All Seasons makes a profound impact in the lives of those affected by these challenges. The organization is a great resource, and I hope more people take the time to learn about it and all it has to offer.”
For more information about For All Seasons, visit forallseasonsinc.org.
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