A Word From The President

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,

As this past year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank each and every one of you for helping make it such a successful and memorable year. Serving as your Aerie President has truly been an honor, and none of what we accomplished would have been possible without the hard work, dedication, and support of our amazing members, volunteers,  staff, and officers.

I especially want to thank everyone who supported our efforts for the Wounded Warrior Project throughout the year. Your generosity, participation, and willingness to step up at every fundraiser and event helped us reach goals that I could not have achieved alone. Seeing our Aerie come together time and time again for such an important cause made me incredibly proud.

I also want to express my gratitude for the confidence you have placed in me by allowing me to serve another term as your Aerie President. I am both humbled and excited for the opportunity to continue serving this great

organization and community for another year.

This upcoming year will be especially meaningful to me, as I have the privilege of serving alongside my wife, Nikki, as your new Auxiliary President. We are both looking forward to working together and continuing to strengthen the bond between our Aerie and Auxiliary while creating another successful and rewarding year for all.

This year, my chosen charity will be Area 5 Special Olympics. This cause is very close to my heart. My younger brother, who had Cerebral Palsy, participated in and spent time with the Special Olympics, and I personally witnessed the joy, support, confidence, and sense of belonging  that the organization brings to so many individuals and families. Supporting this charity means a great deal to me  personally, and I am excited to see what we can accomplish together to help make a difference.

I truly believe that with the continued dedication, compassion, and teamwork of our members, there is nothing we cannot achieve. Thank you again for your support, friendship, and commitment to our Aerie. I look

forward to another amazing year together filled with fellowship, fundraising, laughter, and making a positive impact in our community.

Fraternally,

Greg Chilafoux