"We need to form a vision for where this club is headed," Thakur said. "We need to form more partnerships with the community and reach out to volunteers."
Guerrier also suggested that community members could serve on PBHA's board of trustees to further their involvement in the organization.
Last year, PBHA administrators struggled to hire a complete, permanent staff. This year, the incoming executive will be able to draw on the resources provided by the new staff members.
"At full staff, we can maximize the use of our resources, and do what we do even better," said Shumway, a new programming chair.
Newly elected officers said they will also benefit from last year's competent, unified leadership.
"We are on a strong footing," Guerrier said, adding that the previous officer's committee worked well together.
In past years, issues have arisen over how PBHA exists in relation to the University, Guerrier said.
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