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Norm Litz became associated with
FLANC, the Foreign Language Association of Northern California,
in 1967 where he met its founder, Cecilia Ross. She convinced
him to combine his love of languages and accounting expertise
by becoming FLANC's Membership Secretary and Treasurer. Norm
was Membership Secretary and Treasurer up until his last moments.
FLANC members will always remember Norm as being present at every
conference registration, making sure everyone was registered
and had a lunch ticket. If a refund was due, it was given quickly
and with a smile. At FLANC council meetings, from which he was
rarely absent, every cent was meticulously accounted. Memories
of his role as Treasurer and mentor to the Council will always
be cherished. Few have been such active members of an association
and for so long as Norm. Even when his illness weakened him physically,
spiritually he found strength to attend meetings and keep working
for FLANC, and often with his wife Linda by his side.
While we at FLANC were greeted either at Board meetings or Annual
Conferences with a bonjour, hola, salud and always accompanied
with a huge smile, there were others outside of this linguistic
sphere whose lives he touched with his generous spirit. There
were choir practices on Friday nights, early morning services
at Hillsdale United Methodist Church with later services on Sundays
at the Presbyterian Church. And as if that were not enough, he
volunteered as tutor for his church's after-school program, specifically
using his Spanish. And, continuing to give of his expertise in
crunching numbers, he was involved with the 4-H in San Mateo
County serving as auditor for 30 years, and as treasurer of the
committee proving scholarships for students continuing their
college education, and his church's finances.
Norm will be remembered for his faith, his integrity, loyalty
and perseverance and for his love of languages, music, and above
all, his love of people. He is survived by his older brother,
Raymond, his dear wife Linda, his children: Natalie, Jennifer,
Tim, and Kirsten., and grandsons Brian, Matthew, and Patrick.
Norm was not only a member of FLANC but of other language associations,
including CLTA, AATF, and AATI. His commitment to study of languages
and the teaching profession will continue to be an inspiration
to all educators who knew him. We bid you a fond adieu, adiós
and arrivederci.
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