Your V&H Committee remains focused on Safety as echoed by the words of Nemo, "Safety is Paramount!" This is exemplified by our recent bylaw revisions which were all in the name of safety. To take our safety culture one step further, I would like to introduce to you to the IMSAFE initiative. In aviation, the IMSAFE acronym is a mandatory pre-flight self-assessment checklist pilots use to ensure they are physically and mentally fit to fly. It evaluates personal readiness to prevent pilot-induced errors. We have all had a moment or 2 when we may not have been on our "A" game yet we chose to get behind the wheel anyways. I challenge you all to perform this self-assessment and make the hard call to stay on the shore the next time you are a bit off. It could save your life and or the lives of those around you.

I care deeply about each and every one of you along with this sport. Together we can remain a strong, viable, and most importantly safe organization. All we have to do is lean in a little and set the example.

Special thanks to Steve Compton for his contributions.

Sincerely,

Shaun Kelson