1/25/10 

Brothers and Sisters, 

I hope everyone’s holidays went well. We’re off to a great start in 2010.The entire Department and Union seem to be energized and ready to make great things happen and I’m stoked about this new year and all of its unlimited potential.

Our first general meeting of the year went great as we we’re able to form some teams that will carry us well into the future. For a look at them please visit your web site and see how you can help. The members involved bring a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the “table” and look forward to bringing other members into the process. As for myself I will be involved with community relations starting in February. I plan to interact with radio, community groups, service organizations, politics, etc. I would love some help spreading the word about our great people and their dedication to the community. Anyone interested?? No matter what your interest is, we can use you!! 

Now for a little more serious matter. We are at a point in our growth, both as a Department and as a Union where what we say and do gleams attention from many sources and it is imperative that we set our own good example. Our members have worked hard over the last year to show how high we want our standards to be and how much we care about our future. Because of everyone’s hard work and attention to detail we now have the attention of Administration; with that attention comes higher expectations. The motivation and enthusiasm I feel when I talk to each of you tells me that we will not only meet those expectations but will exceed them. This in turn will present many rewards in the future. Please keep up the good work, it shows. 

We are helping to create our own future. We are essentially helping to build a new tomorrow; a tomorrow filled with limitless possibilities. The process will not always be easy and there will be good times as well as bumpy times, but if we keep at it, it will pay big dividends to all of our members. I am honored and humbled to be a part of this organization and our Union and its members are poised to do great things and I look forward to working with everyone of you for a very long time.

Be Safe.
Dwight