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Executive Director's View
NHA’s Best Kept Secret
By CAPT Jim Gillcrist, USN (Ret.)
The best kept secret in this vibrant professional organization is its members. The NHA Staff has the immense privilege every day of working alongside high caliber folks from the National Leadership to Junior Officer and Aircrew Reps across the entire Rotary Force – coast to coast no matter what the platform. So, it is appropriate to call out just a few individuals who have made a difference:
• ABE: Thanks for leaning in as National President for two Symposiums and bringing VRM into the mix. NHA is better off now with Rotor Review in “print” and Stipend Program back.
• Whiz: Thanks for serving as National Vice President & VP for Symposium. We did something different and executed year one of a three-year contract at Harrah’s Resort. Under your lead, Symposium was a huge success with areas for improvement.
• CaSPR: As National J.O. President, thanks for all your energy and insights and for always being on hot standby.
• Frizzle: As Editor-in-Chief of Rotor Review, thanks for raising the bar on magazine content and quality – the PreSymposium Issue was a great read.
• Lastly, a heartfelt thanks and sense of indebtedness to all the J.O.s and Aircrew who pitched in to turbocharge the 2023 Symposium at Harrah’s. Your volunteerism and high commitment made the difference to include AWRC Dickman, AWRC Granger, AWSC Cantwell, AWRCM Neubarth, Lucky, Gidr, RIMM, Brainy, Kendall, Grudge, Fanny, Shaggy, CaSPR, Deuce, Hot Dog, Heater, Splash, Icarus, Meat Dog, Freestream, Mullet, Nemo, Weezy, WYLD Bill, Tuca, Landfill, Reptar, PG, Dusty Bottoms, BOTOX, McNugget, Buffer, BOJ, Quiet Riot, CTAF, SID, Gonzo, Frizzle, Sundance, and BradChad to name a few. You guyz and galz rock.
In closing, we are a relationship organization. Meaning that the relationships we make at the squadron and aboard ship on deployment are lifelong, enriching, and purposeful. These same relationships continue downstream and remain powerful throughout our military careers, as well as when we transition to our next adventure outside of the service. We look after one another and pay it forward continuously. This is why we are members of our professional organization!
Please keep your membership profile up to date (mailing address and region affiliation). If you should need any assistance at all, give us a call at (619) 435-7139 and we will be happy to help – you will get Linda, Mike, Allyson, or myself.
Warm regards with high hopes, Jim Gillcrist.
Every Member Counts / Stronger Together
