Serving on the ABS board of directors can involve a lot of tireless and selfless hours. Because of this, from time to time, some of our generous directors need to take a break. Very recently this, and some health issues had left us with some vacant positions that needed to be filled sooner than the traditional ABS procedures would allow. A couple weeks ago the board of directors initiated a discussion for nominations and last week a vote was taken. We have filled two positions, one is a standard directors seat and the other is a new position that we are trying out to give more people an opportunity to serve, this new position is a post with a two year term.
I am very pleased to announce your two new Directors on the ABS board:
Don McIntosh, will be taking on the 2 year term, and we appreciate his willingness to help.
From our own forum team, Brion Tomberline will be taking a seat at the board for the long haul, and I couldn't be more pleased to have another of the forum staff on the board.
Please congratulate Don and Brion, but also give them our thanks. Serving on the ABS board of directors is exactly that- serving. It is a lot of time doing things behind the scenes that most are never aware of. It doesn't help your sales, it doesn't do much to further your own career, your reward is seeing the craft elevated in anyway that the ABS can accomplish its goals. It is one of the highest levels of giving to the craft while expecting nothing in return.
So any complaints you have about the ABS, send them to Brion instead of me <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//wink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=';)' /> <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' />
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Congratulations Gentlemen, Thanks for the service!
Congratulations to both Don and Brion. An even larger thank you because of your willingness to serve and give of yourself and your time. This goes to your spouses and family as well.
Congratulations gentlemen.
Thank you for the time spent and the effort given to make the ABS and forum places of higher learning and certification.
Evan L. Cihak
And.....Bam! The ABS is a better place.
Two more to carry the load is always a welcomed gift.
Nice move.
Karl B. Andersen
Journeyman Smith
Congratulations gentlemen.
Thank you for your service.
Joshua States
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“So I'm lightin' out for the territory, ahead of the scared and the weak and the mean spirited, because Aunt Sally is fixin’ to adopt me and civilize me, and I can't stand it. I've been there before.â€
Thanks Brion and Don - we all appreciate it.
Let me add my thanks to both men for taking on a thankless job. Well done!
Congrats Don and Brion.
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Thank you all I am honored to be asked to serve our members and will do my best. I am sure it will be a learning experience. Oh and thanks Kevin I guess newbies start out in the customer service/complaint department. <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//biggrin.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> <img src=' http://www.americanbladesmith.com/ipboard/public/style_emoticons//blink.gi f' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':blink:' />
Brion
Brion Tomberlin
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ABS Mastersmith
Brion, Don
Congratulations and thank you.
Anthony
Congrats Don and Brion.
Congratulations to you both!
Bob
Congratulations Don and Brion !
