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Having recently attended the last two chapter meetings that
have been held in Monticello, AR, I would like to take the
time to tell everyone how much this was an exciting
experience for me to attend these meetings and see for
myself how this really works. I have attended other meetings
in another area which was before we formed our own chapter.
These meetings seemed different in a way because I was more
involved this time around and really enjoyed the atmosphere
in which the meetings were held.
I must admit that I have been somewhat disappointed not to
see more members at the recent meetings. I look at these
meetings as a chance to get together with fellow officers
from all over the area to get together and talk about the
things that are important to us.
As our chapter grows and becomes more active, it becomes
even more important that other officers attend these
meetings. While the date and time may be a conflict for
some, members within a department would benefit from
arranging for at least one officer from their department to
attend each meeting. This is a must if members want their
agencies to benefit from the associations activities.
I am aware that there are many officers who would like to
participate in the chapter but find it difficult to make
meetings. I will do my best to keep all members in the
Southeast Arkansas Chapter updated on all chapter meetings
and events. Like I noted earlier, I hope more members become
involved in these members because the association is what we
make of it.
I encourage those of you who are in our area and are
interested in becoming more involved in the Southeast
Arkansas Chapter to contact me. Those of you who are in this
chapter and don’t participate, then the chapter will not be
able to address your concerns. I can be reached at
(870)-364-4131 or (870)-304-6987.
See you at the next meeting!
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