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Monday, September 18, 2006 It is appropriate that I notify you of my resignation as Executive Director for the Gold Wing Road Riders Association. Please do not perceive this as a negative announcement but a positive change for the good of the Regions, Districts and Chapters but most of all for the Members. Over the last 18 months I have enjoyed working with each of you and learning from each of you. It is my opinion that we have made some great strides in reinforcing to our Friends and fellow Members that we all believe that "Every Member Matters" and we want every Member to participate and have fun. To that extent we have all seen some success and the number of unsatisfied Members has declined. I believe that positive trend is due to all of our efforts. What I have not been able to energize is a consistent and steady growth of the number of Chapters and Members. That growth is critical to replenish the Chapters and continue our programs and activities. As Chapters shrink in Members the mentality becomes more "club like" and the internal strife will eventually destroy the Chapter. District's spend more precious time and energy dealing with the symptoms and not the issue. Negative growth is the most detrimental issue we face and we, I, have been unsuccessful in turning it around. It is therefore appropriate that I step aside and encourage a stronger growth-oriented manager to assume the position. On a very positive note, I am happy to announce that Jim Hodge as agreed to step forward and assume the new position of International Operations Director for GWRRA. As you know Jims years of operations experience and high energy level for the Members will support and assist you in focusing the Regions, Districts and Chapters on a healthy return to strong and consistent growth. All Directors will report to Jim as you did to me. Paul will be examining the corporate requirements and make his announcement as to the leadership of the business side of the association in the near future. This does not mean that Cindy and I are leaving the Family. I will, with Paul's concurrence, continue to offer my service, support and assistance to the Membership, and you, as Executive Director Emeritus. Cindy and I will be traveling around the country and hope to visit with you and attend as many events and activities as possible. We plan on being tourists, see the country and spend time will all of you, our friends. Please support Jim in his efforts to grow our family and share the belief that "Every Member Matters." Warm
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