Hello Fellow Amphibians,

I just want to thank all of you for your congratulatory comments and all your kind words.

Those of you that know me realize that anything related to the Amphicar I love from the bottom of my heart and I would do anything for a Amphicar Outing or Amphibian if they needed my help. When I received a call from members of the Board last week asking for me to step in as Treasurer I knew I had to be there for them in this time of need.

We, The Board have worked very hard with each other the last few days to get communication and togetherness a primary focus for our group and I personally assure everyone, You will see one of the strongest, devoted, realistic and trustworthy group of people representing all of you. It has been a tough past year for some of the Board members with illness and death and other distractions that were uncontrollable.

We ask for your support at this time and we will be communicating with all of you frequently to keep you posted with any changes.

I am pleased to announce that the club will be kicking in some money for each swim in around the country and abroad to help cover some the costs associated with these gatherings. The current Board Members all agree that it is important to give back to the very soul of it all (YOU) the members of the IAOC!

Over the next few days you will be receiving information on other changes, We are working hard to get the newsletter out to you as soon as possible...

Please help us by getting your dues for 2008 paid up to date, We have several members that have not paid yet that were members last year.

Please Send your checks payable to IAOC and mail to:
John Capone
Country Sports & Fine Cigars
917 Gardner Street
South Beloit, IL 61080

I have received all checks today and will be depositing them into the new Club Account in the next two days.
If you have paid in the last 2 months and your check is still outstanding It will be processed within the next week.

Also Please help by sending articles and personal stories to our editor Ed Price, and if you need a event or article posted on the web please send it to our President and Webmaster John Bevins.

Just a final note, I take this position very seriously and will do everything within my power to lead and make all of you proud of each and every Board Member.

Sincerely,

John Cigarman Capone
IAOC Treasurer


        
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