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May Message
Volunteers are what keep ITE going and makes
us the effective and dynamic organization that we are today.
Volunteerism gives our great organization its strength and
also makes it so relevant and necessary to the professional
transportation community. I consider myself indeed privileged
to have the opportunity to attend so many local ITE Chapter
and Section meetings and meet so many of our outstanding volunteers.
This March, I traveled to the Southern Arizona Section and,
along with Chapter President Scott Nodes, enjoyed the honor
of recognizing our "ITE Queen" Jenny Grote for her
many years of service to her local ITE Chapter. From Southern
Arizona, I went to Lodi for their 32nd Annual Vendor Show.
Chapter President Pete Palle and I recognized Gary Tsutsumi
who was the volunteer who started their show 31 years ago.
After Lodi, I had the burdensome task of flying to Hawaii,
where Chapter President Wayne Yoshioka and I recognized Cathy
Leong, Julian Ng, Cheryl Yoshida and Jodi Chew for their many
years of exceptional service.
This year, we are fortunate to have three exceptional
candidates for the position of International Director, and
two equally well-qualified candidates for the position of
Sectary-Treasurer. Please take the time to read and carefully
consider the statements of these candidates before you choose
those who will be your new leaders. Last year, only about
10 percent of eligible voters participated in the selection
process. Please play an active role in choosing those who
will be our leaders for the coming year.
Make your final plans now to attend the annual
ITE District 6 meeting at scenic Kalispell, Montana, from
July 10 to 13. Kalispell is a fantastic mountain community
in northwestern Montana located about a two hours' drive from
Glacier National Park or, for those who are willing to do
more driving, about a day's drive from the northern entrance
to Yellowstone National Park. For those who wish to pursue
a socially acceptable vice, remember that video poker is legal
in Montana.
Kalispell may be reached by Delta Airlines thrrough
Salt Lake City. However, by far the most scenic and relaxing
way to get there is to travel by Amtrak's celebrated Coast
Starlight to Portland and then the Empire Builder to Montana.
Together we are the best
Zaki Mustafa
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