It has been a whirlwind year and one I will never forget.
I wouldn’t know where to begin thanking the members and staff. If I could come to each one of you in person, I would tell you how much your support, encouragement, participation and enthusiasm contributed to this year.
NEFBA’s executive committee is nothing less than awesome. The expertise and wisdom in that group is unparalleled.
I want to thank Corey Deal who, although new to the executive director position, showed the strong leadership qualities that will ensure continued growth and success for our association.
The NEFBA staff is hard-working and dedicated. To each one of you, my deepest appreciation for the long hours, quick response and patience I witnessed time and again throughout the year.
To top it off, the members of this great association are the best! It has been a privilege and an honor to serve as your president this year. My goals at the beginning of the year included moving forward from survival mode to an era of thriving.
I am extremely pleased with the strides we have made. Our membership numbers are growing and more importantly the commitment and involvement of the members is increasing.
NEFBA celebrated its 70 years of service to the community and industry, and I was fortunate to be part of the year-long celebration. It’s just the beginning.
To all of our NEFBA members, my heartfelt gratitude. Thank you for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Sincerely,
Daniel Blanchard