Well, as much as I enjoyed the jaunt to Arlington, I am so glad to be back in the 'burg. One of the highlights of the trip was a visit from my "little" brother, Chief Master Sergeant Dennis Beougher, and his wife, Elma. They relocated from Vandenberg Air Base in California to Andrews over the Christmas holiday, and are living near Mount Vernon south of Alexandria.
They were able to join us after dinner as we socialized for a while in the hotel watering hole. It's always a good way to conclude the day's work with friends in a comfortable setting. There are some who say the real business happens there and not in the boardroom. In any case it's good to learn more about our comrades that cannot be done during the meetings.
I am pleased with my assignments, and really can't discuss as they aren't final until the sitting Board ratifies them in June. We also have a bit more to discuss regarding the standing committee and task team assignments, and have a webinar scheduled for next Monday.
The flight back was on time and uneventful, except for a little jostling during the landing. Temperature was a bit cooler than when I left on Friday, and my sport coat was woefully inadequate. Hit the house by ten, unpacked and in bed on the regular schedule to make my normal 8:30 a.m. senior staff meeting.
I empathize with my fellow Board-elect members who live much farther away and particularly with Sheryl Dodd-Hansen, who told me that she spent most of her flight to California sick in the lavatory. I've been there before and it's not much fun (being sick that is, not California). I hope everyone else arrived home safely and look forward to seeing them again in Indy.
Speaking of which, I hope to see a great turn-out from my Great Lakes Region. This is a fantastic opportunity for those of you who may not have been to a convention before. Indianapolis is a great city with a phenomenal CSI chapter. I know they've spent a great deal of time planning a number of special events for us. See you soon.
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