[MassChestnutOrchards] Current board list draft

[Frank Howard]

Dear Chestnuters, I'm sure it is better for our chapter and the  
mission of TACF that I'm replaced by a new member such as Bruce  
Spencer, an experienced forestry professional, an impressive, hard  
working retiree and a wonderful human being.

However, I think you should consider designating former members of  
the Board as Honorary Members of the Board, or some other designation  
that gives the message: you are no longer a voting member, but we  
welcome your attendance at meetings, assisting

with your perspective (one of the few special things we elders can  
offer) and any other assistance.  My wife was designated an Honorary  
Director at the Massachusetts Audubon Society when she had served her  
term  and has been welcomed at MAAudubon

Board meetings for some years now. We have the feeling that our  
contributions to the MA Audubon Society continue to be welcomed.  
Please consider this suggestion.  I'm hopeful the organization will  
grow not wilt!

  Sincerely yours, Frank  P.S. What does the report of the expedition  
to China mean to our chapter?
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On Sep 8, 2009, at 10:44 AM, Mirick, John O. wrote:

>
> In Rufin's case, there's no doubt that he is contributing - a lot!   
> And we want him to continue.  And hopefully he's willing to continue.
>
> So.......
>
> My suggestion is that the agenda for the Board meeting immediately  
> before the annual meeting include a motion to waive the term limits  
> as to Rufin so that he can be elected to a further term.  If that  
> motion passes, then at the annual meeting Rufin can be elected for  
> another term.
>
>
>> From your list, looks like John Emery, Frank Howard, Gary Jacob,  
>> Mike Meixsell, Mike Novak, Guy Shepherd, Brad Smith, and Charlotte  
>> Zampini may be in the same situation.  If they want to be elected  
>> to another term, they should respond to you so that they can be  
>> included in the motion.
>
> John
>

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