McMinnville Housing Authority has lost a founding member of its board with the resignation of Charles L. Smith.A reception for Smith was held at Central Church of Christ. In attendance were family and friends, as well as fellow board members. Each spoke of Smith’s generosity, kindness and dedication to his community through community service.Smith expressed his gratitude and told a story of Clyde Winters, who announced his retirement from the Rotary Club and a similar reception was held for him.“Clyde told the club one day that he was fixing to resign,” said Smith.