From the High Grass By: Chris Aumock
We can all picture Jack sometime soon, maybe now, effortlessly paddling around a smooth northern lake, enjoying the peaceful tranquility of the boundary waters. A fitting reward for a career that has stretched five decades. As another outdoor enthusiast (in saying only, mostly daydreams), I can’t say I’m not a little jealous. At the same time though, I’m incredibly encouraged about our future. This association has been in good hands for several years, and we go into this transition as a strong, well supported organization. We must work together to continue the momentum that Jack has created for us. Back in my school days, the first golf course our class visited was North Oaks. Jack and I crossed paths way back then, unknowingly of course. I only told jack a few weeks ago. My career path has been inexplicably linked with Jack 46
at just the right times. First, that course tour. Now, replacing Jack as your new Executive Director. The last few months have been spent learning the daily tasks and roles for this new job. It is not surprising the quantity of work but reaffirms the importance of this role (obviously I would say that now!). While I was preparing to interview for this position, I spoke with some other chapter executives. They always commented on Jack’s seemingly endless task list, “He was always up to something new.” Through these conversations, it became clear that Jack is well respected amongst his peers, something I can only hope to cultivate for myself.
