When I visit with friends and family, I ask if the agency they work for has an organization that promotes their business. Most answer “yes” and most say they would not have their benefits if it weren’t for that organization.

If we did not have TASCOE working for us, we would not have all the benefits that we have. I know from working up through the ranks, most of the promotions were due to TASCOE going to battle for its employees.

To me, TASCOE is like an extension to my family. I have made many friends through the years being active attending conventions.

I began serving TASCOE as a District Director 9 years ago. When Jim Bob announced that he was going to retire, I thought who we are going to get to do that job. I finally decided that I may need to do more and put my name in the hat, not realizing that I might get the job. This has been a learning experience. I started off with the organizational meeting in September and it has not slowed down since.

I hope that each of you will try to make the convention in Corpus Christi, July 24 th-26 th. This is such a great place for a family vacation.

It has been great working for you these past few months and would like to thank you for your support and faith in me.