I thank you for all the faith and trust that you have placed in me by making me your President. I will do my best to justify your faith and trust.

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Our Hobbyist Club is blessed with a deep and diversified membership. As a goal for my term, I would like to borrow a theme from one of our great Past Presidents, Mike Doherty. During Mike's tenure as President in 2013, he challenged each member to participate in at least one activity that they had never before engaged. Mike's challenge was successful, so I issue the same challenge. Just look at website, and you will find so many potentially rewarding activities. Pick one or two, and give them a try.

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Another goal of mine is to find a Chairman for "Trip and Tours." This club is one of the most valuable in  bringing people together. The best trip that I have ever taken was the 2015 Grand Circle tour of England, Scotland, and Wales. That journey to the British Isles was so successful largely because of the Hobbyists who made the trip. In addition to the extended Grand Circle trips,Trips and Tours, under the able leadership of Bob Paoli and Bob Sayegh, made a number of wonderful days trips to New York City (which has so many interesting sites to visit), West Point, and Philadelphia (Pete Seibel, may he rest in peace, was a prime mover in the Phildelphia trips since he was native of Philadelphia).

We must not let our Trips and Tours Club die. It is far too valuable. 

My fellow Hobbyists, as I assume leadership of this great Family that we have created, I wish you all a happy and healthy 2026.

If you have any questions about Hobbyists matters, please feel free to reach out to me at rodnreel44@a0l.com or on my cell phone (201-663-3536).