It's been an honor but it's time for change
 

I’m sorry to Announce that due to Parkinson’s Disease I am stepping down as the PGCA’s Research Chairman starting today. It’s getting too difficult to make my fingers and hands work on the keyboard. Al Houde will be taking over for me and I’m sure he’s going to do a great job. All I ask is that you give him a little time to get up to speed. Try and hold off sending multiple requests for letters for the time being. One at a time would be appreciated. When I close my PGCA P.O. Box, the post office will forward the mail to Al for 1 year so there will be an additional delay in getting your letter back. He will have Mike Koneski as his backup and I’ll always be available to help too. John Dunkle will be revising the online Research Letter form to give the new mailing address and e-mail address on the form. Mary Bowes will automatically send the online Research Letter form to Al. Mike Koneski will be putting a brief good bye from me and a biography for Al in the next Parker Pages.

It’s been a real honor to be your Research Chairman for the past 15 years. I’ve met, corresponded with, and made so many friends thru writing letters. It’s been fun. I look forward to seeing everyone at future shoots and get togethers as long as my health permits.
Best wishes,

Chuck

Chuck,
Thanks for all the time you have devoted to the PGCA.
You will be missed.
Best,
Jeff

Chuck,

Thank you so much for your tireless work for the PGCA. Working with you through the years has been both an honor and a pleasure my friend.

John

Chuck, thank you so much for your service and dedication. I’ll miss seeing your name on future letters. Enjoy your time.

Chuck, Thank you for the great job you did.

I have enjoyed every conversation with you, Chuck. Sometimes, the letter was an afterthought, and you gave me a 'Chuckle' every time there was a typo (only a few of the many letters, but I made the most of it.
I'll always remember the trip down to shoot at your club, the whole bunch of us sleeping on the floor in your den. The broken shower valve was almost the high point of the weekend. Georgie has never been the same since.
How you managed to keep doing these letter will remain a mystery. You are appreciated!

Thank you for your service Chuck. Sorry to hear you have Parkinson's.

Chuck,
Thankyou for your dedication and service to the PGCA! You will be missed as will your in-depth knowledge of Parkerdom. Look forward to seeing you at the shoots.

Thank you so much for your time and dedication to this important aspect of our organization. You have always been so kind and are a wealth of information. Hope to see you at future events.

Chuck, it has been my honor to deal and confer with you over the years. Please stay well and you'll always be in my prayers. You are truly a gentleman and you input will be missed terribly. A big grateful THANK YOU.