Ned Lee Leaving the BoG

[bosshawk]

About two days ago, I read a press release from Natl that announces two new members of the BoG: one of those being replaced is our LT Col Ned Lee.  I assume that he is timing out on his selection to the BoG, since I can't imagine any other reason to replace him.

Now, how will we get the correct scoop from the BoG?  Ned has been a breaath of fresh air for some time in CAP.  He also has been a terrific MC for many CAWG Wing Conference banquets.

[ZigZag911]

Ned, thank you for your dedicated service and your willingness to keep us up to speed here on CT.

[MSG Mac]

Good Work Ned, you put a human face on the BofG!

[jeders]

Ned, thank you for your dedicated service and your willingness to keep us up to speed put up with us here on CT.

FTFY.

Seriously though, thank you for your hard work and dedication to CAP and your willingness to keep us all informed.

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

Many, many accolades are due to the good Colonel Lee. :clap:

[Johnny Yuma]

Interdasting...

What is the term length for a bog member? Iirc has hasn't been on there all that long

[Майор Хаткевич]

We had a very recent flare up over the CPP, but I just want to let the (unusually absent) Colonel that I do respect him, his contributions, and his opinions, even when we disagree publicly over some of them. I'm sure that goes for almost all of the participants in that specific topic who may have seemed to be completely aligned against the colonel.

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

Colonel Lee and I had significant disagreements over the CSU debacle as well, but no way would I let that diminish my respect for his service to CAP.

[Ned]

Thank you all for the kind words.  I was tempted to start a "so long and thanks for all the fish" thread, but decided it was not necessary since I am still around.

Post governance change, BoG terms are three years.  I was appointed in May 2010 by the NEC under the old rules for four years, and my term was simply up. 

Now I need to find a "real" CAP job.  (Since all of the other "former BoG members" are former national commanders / vice commanders  and / or region commanders, there isn't yet a strong tradition about what to do with former BoG folks.)  I may wind up back at my local squadron.

But in any event,  I'll still be here, participating if I have something to contribute.

[arajca]

Well, we are looking for a wing commander in CO, if you're interested in experiencing the pleasures of hypoxia. 

[Al Sayre]

Thank you all for the kind words.  I was tempted to start a "so long and thanks for all the fish" thread, but decided it was not necessary since I am still around.

Post governance change, BoG terms are three years.  I was appointed in May 2010 by the NEC under the old rules for four years, and my term was simply up. 

Now I need to find a "real" CAP job.  (Since all of the other "former BoG members" are former national commanders / vice commanders  and / or region commanders, there isn't yet a strong tradition about what to do with former BoG folks.)  I may wind up back at my local squadron.

But in any event,  I'll still be here, participating if I have something to contribute.

National Vice Commander has a nice ring to it...

[dwb]

I could use an assistant on the VAWG CP staff... 

[LSThiker]

Now I need to find a "real" CAP job.  (Since all of the other "former BoG members" are former national commanders / vice commanders  and / or region commanders, there isn't yet a strong tradition about what to do with former BoG folks.)  I may wind up back at my local squadron.

Hmmm, well Wing Commander, Region Commander, National Commander.  That seems like your "career" progression

[Chappie]

But in any event,  I'll still be here, participating if I have something to contribute.

Ned ... whether you post something or not, you always contribute to the betterment of CAP and its members.  Having known you for several years now (not as long as others in this forum though) and served with you in various events, you never cease to amaze (and amuse) us with wit and wisdom -- and have a knack of bringing out the best in people.   Don't for one minute underestimate the contribution you made and continue to make.   

[The CyBorg is destroyed]

I didn't call him "Jedi Master Ned" for nothing.

[MSG Mac]

If it weren't for the fact that you were on the BofG when nominations were solicited I could see you as the National Vice Commaner.

[PHall]

You guys want to thank Ned in a way he likes?   Buy him a Guiness or two!!!! :clap:

[JeffDG]

Hmmm, well Wing Commander, Region Commander, National Commander.  That seems like your "career" progression

God, what did he do to you that you'd condemn him to that?

[BillB]

Ned......You could continue to do what you did on the BoG. I'm sure there is some local Squadron that needs a LCol to make coffee.

[Phil Hirons, Jr.]

I was tempted to start a "so long and thanks for all the fish" thread,...

And a Douglas Adams fan as well.