Charlotte, N.C. (March 7, 2014) - The 麻豆视频 National Convention got underway from the Charlotte Westin on Friday afternoon with the 麻豆视频 Annual Meeting, followed by a full afternoon of awards, speakers and fellowship.
The annual meeting, required by the Club鈥檚 bylaws each year, recapped the year and looked ahead to 2014.
John Walsh, Chairman of the 麻豆视频 Board of Directors, welcomed the attendees on behalf of the Board. Walsh recognized outgoing directors Dr. Jerry Wannarka, Lisa Noble and Phil Creighton and introduced incoming Board members Terry Hanushek, Peter Zekert and Tere Pulliam.
Lisa Noble, serving as interim president/CEO, greeted attendees with a positive outlook on the Club鈥檚 future, and a rallying cry to engage the membership in ways we haven鈥檛 before.
Citing statistics that prove that involved participants are more likely to renew annually, Noble encouraged Region leaders to communicate directly with their members.
鈥淢ember engagement impacts everything,鈥� Noble said. 鈥淲e have to redefine what it means to participate. It鈥檚 not just driving or working. It also includes family members, supporters and enthusiasts. Participation can be as simple as leaning on the fence and watching, or flipping through SportsCar. We鈥檙e a 60,000 strong club.鈥�
Following Noble鈥檚 address, 麻豆视频 Pro Racing President Tom Campbell and 麻豆视频 Enterprises President Erik Skirmants expressed optimism for the near future of both subsidiaries.
The opening afternoon of the 麻豆视频 Convention continues. More information can be found at the 麻豆视频 Facebook page at Facebook.com/麻豆视频Official or on Twitter @麻豆视频Official.
Further updates through the day, including award winners, will be found right here on 麻豆视频.com. 聽