As of April 1st, Elaine McCarty will be assuming the responsibilities of Vice-President and Jerry Becerra will become our new Treasurer. We are very lucky to have both of them with their extensive business backgrounds, their commitment to our Chapter and their willingness to say “Yes” to stepping up mid-term to these very key roles in our Chapter. Please take a moment to consider how your role interfaces with their roles and share anything you think might make their transitions smoother.
Of course with this great news comes the sad news. Ana and Rex both came to me within the same week saying that their careers and lives outside of BNI were demanding their full attention and that they needed to step down from their duties. There’s no doubt that everyone in our Chapter deserves to have a rotation through both of these positions to fully understand the depth of the service that Rex and Ana have freely and cheerfully given over the past 6 months. Both Ana and Rex have interjected great professionalism, humanity, high standards and wisdom in their roles. I personally am very sorry they are leaving our team, as they have been wonderful common sense advisors to me and to the team at large, always considering what’s in the best interest of the Chapter. Please take a moment sometime over the next two weeks to extend your appreciation to each of them individually for their stellar contributions to our Chapter. They are leaving very large shoes to fill.
And since I have your attention I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge each and every one of you for the ways that you volunteer your time to our Chapter. I feel such confidence in our team when I reflect on how each of you approaches your respective roles week in and week out. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for your commitment.
With best regards,
Kathy Olberts, President
Thank you for your warm words, Kathy. I miss you all already – and it’s only been one meeting! I will continue to send referrals to my colleagues and friends at BNI Embarcadero and continue to encourage my colleagues and friends to visit. So while I may not have regular interaction with everyone, you all will continue to be within my radar – kind of hard not to be, since my office is just a few steps away!! Wishing you much success. With love, Ana.