Greetings

I hope all had a safe and happy holiday season.

As many of you know, effective October 16, 2009 I was appointed by State President Morris to fulfill the remainder of Shawn Boyd’s term as Treasurer.  Immediately thereafter, I attended the excellent training National puts on for Secretary/Treasurers in Chicago.  After almost 50 years of attending training classes and seminars, I must say this was the most informative and contained more information than any I have attended.

I apologize for not submitting a report earlier, but I have been trying to do the best possible job.  I must say that I have nothing but admiration for Elisabeth Goodwin for the job she did for so many years.  A person never appreciates the position until they have to perform the duties. 

At the present, I have (hopefully) paid all the bills, completed all the forms, written all the checks, and mailed all the W2 forms.

I would be remiss if I did not mention the passing of one of my very best friends and one of the most faithful NALC and TSALC members, Brother A. C Brown.  Brother Brown was a District One Board member, Shop Steward in Houston, and Director of Retirees – TSALC.   But, as far as I’m concerned, he was my friend and I dearly miss my friend.