To the Chapter...

Ahoy! Almost everyone experiences special events and certain times that entitles them that extra "skip" in their steps through life. Over the past six years the Texas Chapter has allowed me to experience those extra skips; and for that I will be always grateful. Throughout this span of time I've made many wonderful friends that if it weren’t for the Texas Chapter, would have never met. I will hold these dear people in the anchor of my heart and will never forget them.

 I've been allowed to help lead the Chapter to new and unexplored areas, help bring many issues to light and conclusion, and have been allowed to help lead others to continue the growth of the Texas Chapter. Although we’ve never went through troubled waters, there were times that tested our physical and mental abilities; which made us even stronger to help navigate the chapter in the right direction. If it wasn’t for the passion that others have for the entire APCO Family and the support of the local member, this organization would not be the largest and strongest emergency communications organization like it is today. It is YOU the member, who mans the crow’s nest to help steer the captain into the future of the Texas Chapter. I ask you to help the chapter to stay the course by continuing your involvement in the chapter, getting others to get on board, and even by simply expression your concerns and suggestions. How hard can that be?

The Texas APCO ship is in great hands; and with the guidance and leadership of the captain and crew, the voyages she takes in the future will certainly be one that nobody wants to miss. This is a wonderful ride!

Sail On!!

Keith Bickley

Immediate Past President

Texas Chapter of APCO

(May 1, 2008)