I spoke briefly at last nights meeting regarding my admiration for Rich and the work he and the Board have done to grow the club over the years. In case you werent' at the meeting you can read my remarks below.
While we all enjoy teasing Rich, I'd like to take a moment to speak seriously. Expressing my admiration for Rich is no easy task. I consider myself fortunate to have crossed paths with him and this club.
The achievements of Rich and the board during his tenure have set a remarkable example. As President, Rich has not only expanded our membership but also bolstered our conservation efforts in the communities we serve.
Hopefully my efforts for the club over the years have demonstrated my commitment to the continued success of the club. Most of you know I started the club website, and I have to say it was done with some trepidation. It really wasn’t clear how it would go over with Rich, but he loves it and it has seemed to increase community awareness about the club. Now if I could just get more of you to contribute content!
Over the summer I actively pursued getting the railroad to allow us access at the flea market and investigated us becoming a 503c non-profit. While both efforts failed, we nonetheless gained knowledge through our efforts.
It is both a privilege and a responsibility to step into the role of President. I am grateful for your support and eager to outline my goals.
First, I want to ensure the long term financial viability of the club. Second, I aim to continue growing our club's membership. Third, I am committed to enhancing our community conservation initiatives. Lastly, I want to foster increased member engagement. I will delve deeper into these goals in the months ahead, confident that together, we can achieve them.
The term "we" is pivotal here. Achieving our objectives requires collective effort; no single person can do it alone.
In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. You can find my email at the bottom of every blog post on our site, and I will soon add my phone number to our contact page.
Once again, thank you for your confidence in me. I am genuinely excited about what lies ahead for our club.
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