The six months immediately prior to a Ranger Rendezvous seem to fly by quickly due to the hectic pace of the preparations for the event. In contrast, the several months immediately following it tend to slow down as we all attend to the holidays and family. It also is the time of year when ANPR begins a transition in the make up of the Board of Directors.

This year is slightly unusual in that four positions on the board have been open for election and none of the incumbents ran for their positions, either choosing not to run or unable to due to term limits. This means that there are four new faces on the board (see below), the most at one time in recent memory. I would like to take time here to offer my thanks to those who recently left the board.

As treasurer Wendy Lauritzen has taken time from her busy schedule as a superintendent to oversee the association’s budget. It is a task I am familiar with and can understand the demands of the position.

Kendell Thompson worked with education and training over the past year, filling a vacant spot on the board. His presence at the Senate subcommittee hearing last May was greatly appreciated, as is his work on various projects for the association.

Bill Supernaugh has left the position of internal communications where he was the driving force behind the association’s mentorship program and a valuable source of information and advice.

During his time in the position of strategic planning, Ed Rizzotto was responsible for the complete revamping of the association’s short- and long-range planning. He has always been a source of valuable insights and perspectives as well as a respected adviser.

Thank you, Wendy, Kendell, Bill and Ed, for all your efforts on behalf of ANPR. Your presence on the board will be missed, and I hope to see all of you in Coeur d’Alene if not sooner.