| PRESIDENT’S PAGE |
Generational leadership
Making the difficult decisions, being nimble and taking risks
will pave the way for our industry in the next generation
SUEANN SCHULTZ
KAIA President
I
want to dedicate this month’s President’s
column to one of our own – Bob Fee, who
was elected to the National IIABA Executive
Committee leadership team at the IIABA
National Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. last
month. Every KAIA member should be extremely proud
that Bob – “one of us!” was elected on the first ballot with
three outstanding Directors running for the At-Large
position. The following is the nomination speech Bob
gave. I think it is worth sharing with our membership
as an example of inspirational leadership through
generations in our industry.
Bob fee’s speech at the big i:
Thank you Mr. Chairman. My fellow Directors, I am pleased
to stand before you today asking for your vote and seeking your
confidence as I run for the Executive Committee of the Big I. I
don’t take this election, or this position lightly. This association
means so much to me, as I know it does to you.
Allow me to tell you a little about myself, why I decided to
run for this position and the opportunities I see ahead for
our association. Telling you my story really begins with the
introduction of my greatest champion, trusted critic and truly,
my best friend – my wife Annie. Annie and I have four children,
who naturally, I think are exceptional in every way. I am grateful
for the confidence and support from my family throughout this
campaign and the occasional kicks in the rear from my loving
wife when it was required. Thanks, Annie.
I’d also like to recognize, welcome and thank my dear friends,
Greg and Marsha Renn. Many of you know Greg as the former
Director from Kansas. He also continues to serve on the Golf
Committee and is quite honestly the reason I’m here. It wa ́ ɕ