I couldn't let the opportunity pass to pay tribute to some of the special members of IREM that have meant a great deal to me over the years.
It all starts at the local level, and for me it was Eastern North Carolina Chapter 105 (now Greater Raleigh/Durham Chapter 105) when Bob Dascombe welcomed me into the new and exciting world of IREM. Bob has been a staple in our local chapter serving throughout the ranks including President, and always being a member that you could count on giving sound advice and encouragement to anyone that needed it. He is a natural leader with a welcoming approach and I am grateful to have Bob as a mentor. Without him, I'm not sure I would have had the opportunities to serve our chapter in the capacity that I have and our chapter would have a large void without his membership.
During my education, two other members molded me into becoming and CPM. Tony Smith and Steve Easton are two of the best educators that I have ever sat under. I thought I was a numbers guy until I sat in Tony's financial classes. And that "new" financial analysis spreadsheet he was working on was seriously cool! Thank you Tony for teaching me stuff that I use every day! What is great about Tony is that as good a teacher he is, he is an exceedingly better person. Steve is the same way. To know Steve is like him. If you don't have fun when you are with Steve, whether you are in his classroom, at the dinner table or on his beautiful boat, then I would say you don't know how to have fun. Thank you Steve for making IREM fun and for your friendship.
During the last two years as RVP, there have been so many special members that I have been able to work with. Each chapter has been very special to me and the memberships of them all have welcomed me in and treated me like a king. So, Region 13, you are the best in IREM!
There is one fellow RVP that has become a good friend. From the day we met at RVP training, Skip Anderson of Region 12 has been a great guy to know. He has helped me in many ways and I have to give him credit on giving me ideas in my job away from IREM.
And to Charles Scott. Loved hanging around with him, loved seeing him light up the room with his antics, loved to see his passion for IREM and the people that he touched. I'll miss you brother!
Well, there are the write-ups on a few of my special members. Here are some first names of the special members that I love to hang out with: Jennifer, Melissa, Chris, Chip, Kim, Jackie, Beth, Polly, Tom, Tammy, Debra, Rick, Candi, Barbara, Emily, Diane, Denise, Tracey, Cliff, Bonnie, Glenn, Fred, Jeff, Faye, Connie, Amanda, Scott, Julie, Rheta, Phyllis, David, Richard, Bo, Mary, Sue, Ben, Joe, Jack, and Jerry...to name a few.
Happy 75th IREM!
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