Hello, All:
When I contacted Marshal Holloway about getting the American Plainsmen Society its own board a couple of years ago, it was only with the intention of seeing if there was enough interest to form a legitimate organization. Obviously, the interest is there. We’re closing in on seventy members right now, and will be holding our first official Plainsmen Encampment in Kansas next month.
I tried to be up front from the beginning about not wanting to be a long-term leader. I knew my work would be increasing soon, and thankfully, it did. But while that’s great news for me, it isn’t helping our organization. Right now I’m working days and most evenings, and I don’t see that easing off for several years. In the meantime, we need a leader who can be more active on the board than I’ve been in recent months. So after waffling back and forth about this, I asked Tsalagidave if he would take over the reins of the American Plainsmen Society. Fortunately, he said yes.
Dave has been an active contributor on this board for quite a while. He’s well versed on our period, and shares the same goals as the rest of us -- an organization a step (or several) above your typical rendezvous, representing the 1840 to 1865 time frame.
I’ll continue to be a moderator, but as of tonight, Dave Rodgers has the reins. I’ll be shifting most of my information over to him in the coming days, and I’m sure he’ll be on here soon to outline what he has in mind.
I’ve really enjoyed getting to know many of you, and I have no intention of dropping out. I just feel the American Plainsmen Society has a lot of potential, and it deserves someone who can take it on to the next level.
Thanks,
Caleb