brenda writes " I would like to thank everyone who helped put this convention together. Without the help of many, this may not have happened. This is a very good example of the motto, Strength Working Together. There are so many of you that came forward to make this convention a success with the only reward being a thank you. So please accept my thank you for your help and support.
The past year has been very exciting for me. I have visited all chapters at least once and some more than that. I may not have been to all in the last 12 months, but have visited them in the course of my travels for NAPH during several months before and after my election to lead us this last year.
This past year has been very hard for a lot of us in many respects. At the last convention we lost a very dedicated long time NAPH member and past president, Jim Truman. I might add that he has visited me several times in the past year in my sleep. My home chapter in Akron also lost our dear Gloria Payne and that was very hard for Greg and myself, I hate losing a friend. NAPH also lost a great advocate from Columbus, Ohio, Ray Jones and then Mid-Michigan lost Sue Knapp. These are all great people whose shoes may never be refilled. I hope they will be in our memories and prayers for a long time.
I ask you all to examine the reason you are here. Is it to promote our future and select members that will work toward reshaping and directing NAPH toward a productive future? Or is it to just meet old friends and have a good time? I hope it is a bunch of the first and a little of the second but only you in your hearts can answer that. By the time this convention is over that will be answered by the people you put into office. Will they be old buddies or a worker that get things done without the pat on the back? Please remember that your organization is only as good as you make it. Most of the people we elected last year pulled together and worked hard but there is still room for improvement. You all know that our future lies with those that put their best efforts forward and work for the good of all.
Last year you elected me your President, the highest office in NAPH, and as such, I have tried to execute those duties with fairness and honesty. If you choose me to be your President for another term you can expect the same.
Thank you,
Albert Ost
NAPH President
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