Leaving San Antonio and headed to Indianapolis…….
I would like to say a few words about our 2009 conference in San Antonio. I want to thank everyone that took part in the conference. I have heard nothing but favorable comments about the meeting and all we were able to achieve in these economic times. We had some new exhibitors and one of them told me “I have never felt this welcome at a new conference that I have attended.” Another attendee said” this is one big happy family that meets each year.” This is our goal, to make you welcome and feel at home.
I want to say a special thanks to Tsutomu Imamura, our 2009 President, for providing the membership with the leadership needed to continue our success as an Association devoted to the vegetation management professionals throughout the country. He has been a hard worker and leader since he first became a member of NRVMA. He is retired now, but told me he will continue to attend and stay an active member.
Rand Swanigan, our Vice President and Program Chairman for 2009, will now take over as President. Rand did an outstanding job in developing of the program and agenda. I have heard nothing but great comments regarding the speakers and the content of their presentations. Dr. John Byrd, Vice President and Program Chair for 2010 will have big shoes to fill. If you have any suggestions concerning the agenda please contact either of these guys.
What more can you say about our loyal exhibitors. They are very valuable to our association and we could not survive without them. I had many comments about my “maze”. You will see more of it. I want to give special thanks to Dow Agroscience and DuPont for their loyal sponsorship. Dow sponsored the Roadside Excellence Award Luncheon and DuPont sponsored Industry Night. They will switch those roles next year in Indianapolis.
I cannot finish without giving thanks to a bunch of guys. The folks from the Texas Department of Transportation worked very hard behind the scenes to give great support and assistance. Dennis Markwardt, who lost his mother prior to the opening of the conference, was the leader of this group. He is the reason we came to San Antonio. Thanks guys.
Now we travel to Indianapolis, IN, September 28 - October 1, 2010 and to the Hyatt Regency Downtown. Will I see you there?
Yours truly,
John Reynolds
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