Board member Roshi Chadha announced that she has chosen to take a leave of absence from her various volunteer activities, including the St. Mary's Hospital Foundation Board. Mrs. Chadha said "I do not want the focus of these important causes to be distracted or diluted by issues that are unrelated to them." The St. Mary's Foundation Board respects Mrs. Chadha's decision and thanks her for her continued support. Rachel H. Renaud Chair St. Mary's Hospital Foundation

1. January, 29, 2012
Statement
Roshi Chadha announced today that she is taking a leave of absence from a wide
variety of public causes; community and charitable organizations.
“I am proud of my contribution to these causes over the past 20 years and expect to
contribute again in the future. I have worked tirelessly in public institutions that are
important to me, and I appreciate the many supportive messages that have
demonstrated appreciation for my efforts. While a great deal of support has been
expressed, I do not want the focus of these important causes to be distracted or diluted
by issues that are unrelated to them. These valuable public institutions have faced
undue pressure from groups who have made them targets in order to put pressure on
me personally. This behavior is unjustified and unacceptable. At the same time, I do not
want my personal and professional life to interfere with the governance and
performance of institutions that are important to me and to society. My values,
principles, integrity and professional interests remain intact.”
Roshi Chadha