When I was approached to run for the position of Treasurer for the Michigan State Association of Letter Carriers, I was honored just to be considered for the position. When, at the convention in Traverse City, I was nominated and was unopposed it was a surprise and a relief. That is when I began to wonder why no one else ran. Now that I have had some time to think about the position, I realize that it is not as simple as I thought at first. Since the new team is in place and almost every position has a new person in it, we will be learning our new roles. I am sure that each one of us will have something to teach or help the rest of us. I know that I will do my best at the position and work well with the rest of the officers.

 

Since the convention I have worked with our President, Ron Zalewski; our Vice-President, Elaine Jones; our Secretary, Morgan Harrington along with our former treasurer, Cathy Tondreau, in order to get started in my role as Treasurer.

 

      I have held the positions of Trustee, Financial Secretary, and Recording Secretary in my branch, now it will be a new experience learning the Treasurer position. I am sure that I will get guidance and support from our team with learning my new role.