From the Chief

Note: The following message comes from the 2008 Annual Dinner-Dance in Dallas, TX

Welcome to the 2008 Annual Dinner Dance. I hope you will enjoy this evening as much as Glenda and I will. This moment is especially meaningful for us because all our children and grandchildren are with us. What a feeling to be elected to this position by so many friends. You are most kind and appreciated. After nearly 100 years, you have allowed us to change our governance format to more effectively and efficiently represent you and our organization. The Board of Directors and the Operating Committee will, as always, move forward with only your best interests in mind. Ours is a fiduciary duty, and each member of your governance team takes that responsibility seriously. Within that framework, we will continue to promote fraternal activities, civic service, self education for our members and recreational boating education for the public while providing service to our country. Now, I would like to ask you to do something for me this year. Invite your friends, neighbors and boating class students to join USPS but only if you feel they should be members. This request isn't about numbers; it's about offering them the chance to enjoy the same fellowship, education and service that you've enjoyed. Someone asked you to join. Therefore, is it not fitting that you invite others so they might enjoy USPS membership, as you have? Tonight, please celebrate all the accomplishments and good that you and our organization have provided the boating public over the years. Again, welcome to the 2008 USPS Dinner Dance.

C/C Creighton Maynard, SN