Dear Members,

One of the great characteristics of our chapter community is that we support, and encourage, regular rotation of the roles of the board members.  

It is in this spirit-slash-tradition that, after a year as chapter President, I will be stepping down.  Rather than run for re-election to the board, I have decided to allow new candidates the opportunity to join and to develop their skills as chapter leaders, and/or develop the chapter under their leadership.

Although I said from Day One that I would step down after one year, it is nevertheless something I will miss:  the chance to continue to work with a great team of volunteers whom I have had the pleasure of getting to know.  

The Board did a great job this year, launching several initiatives into operation that I hope will continue for several years to come.  One of the things I enjoy most about volunteering at the Switzerland Chapter is the opportunity to work with a team of talented professionals to create something new, whether it is a series of events, a new role, or a new way to get information from our membership. Certainly, I will miss my regular interactions with them.  

That said, I also look forward to seeing what our chapter can achieve under their leadership in 2026. We know already, in March, 2026, we will celebrate our 25th anniversary.  This is a really big deal and a really big party, and I hope to see as many of you there as possible. Together, we can celebrate our chapter’s ongoing journey and shake the hands of the 2026 Board of Directors and wish them luck for the upcoming year! 

Sincerely,

Paul