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Now that the dust settled on a hugely successful Grand National, I would like to reflect back on the event to recognize our accomplishments.

First and foremost, it is time to fess up to the fact that the Board of Directors and the GN Planning Board was sweating bullets of anxiety prior to the start of the Grand National. Whether it was due to the economy or other extenuating circumstances, registrations for this year’s event were down substantially from previous Grand Nationals. This created many anxious moments and sleepless nights especially for “yours truly,” as putting on an event such as this requires a great deal of risk in regards to financial obligations and guarantees that must be made in order to secure hotel space, motor coaches, banquet facilities, etc. Up to and until the final week before the start of the Grand National, we had no idea where we would come out financially. However, a late spurt of registrations and some quick renegotiating eased our anxious concerns as the numbers began to support the revenue forecasts that we had made. In short, from a financial perspective, after the final bills have been paid, we exceeded our forecasts by almost double.

Second is the actual success of the event. Many times over, we have received nothing but positive feedback and rave reviews of the 2010 Grand National. Our guests were amazed by how well organized the event was and the level of participation that we had from our region in volunteers and hosts. Each and every one of you who stepped up and lent a hand in registrations, judging, hospitality, tours, etc, are the reasons the 2010 Grand National has been called the one by which all future Grand Nationals will be measured by. Bravo to you and to your hard work and dedication.

Last of all concerning the Grand National, I would like to once more recognize the team of planners who went above and beyond the call of duty. Doug and Marsha Redman, Jerry and Shirley Taylor, John and Mita Hoagland, Paul Williamson, and Rich Gibbs. Each of these individuals was responsible for a significant portion of the planning and implementation of the Grand National. Each of them performed in such a professional and efficient manner that I can think of no words of praise or accolades to adequately describe the job that they did. They were the best team that anyone could ask for and I am extremely proud and honored to have worked with them.

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From a personal perspective I would also like to reflect back on the past five years that you have honored me to be the CLC Missouri Valley Director and President of the Cadillac Club of Kansas City. When I took office with my present team of club officers, there was no doubt that our organization was floundering. Active membership including spouses and significant others was hovering around 20 members, our treasury was almost depleted, and we had no exposure in the community. Today I am proud to say that including spouses and significant others, we are an organization over 100 strong with a healthy five figure treasury and name recognition throughout the country. We are also actively involved in our community through organizations such as KSDS. I am proud of what we have accomplished in these five short years and confident that we now have a strong and sustainable organization. In light of all we have been able to accomplish together, I have come to a crossroad where I find myself making a very difficult decision. Last year, an opportunity came for me to take a major step toward fulfilling a goal that I had set many years ago. In July of 2009, I began a program to study and earn a PhD in psychology. Up to this point, I have been able to balance life, career, and the Cadillac Club without too much difficulty. However, as I get deeper into my research and the dissertation process, I will need to dedicate inordinate amounts of time to my studies. Therefore after many months of careful thought and consideration, I have come to the decision that this will be my last term as the Missouri Valley Director and President of the club.

But, I am not going away completely. Although I will no longer be the Regional Director, I will be transitioning to represent the Missouri Valley Region on the CLC National Board as the region’s national representative. This position will allow me to stay involved with our club representing the interests of our region to the CLC Board while balancing my school and career commitments.

I am making this announcement now because as a club, we need to start the process of nominating, electing and transitioning over to new leadership for our local organization. I would like for you to begin thinking about the possibilities of who you would like to lead our club into the next few years.

Thank You, to all who have supported me these past five years to make our organization one of the most vibrant regions in the Cadillac & LaSalle Club.

Paul Ulasien

Paul Ulasien
President – Cadillac Club of Kansas City
Director – CLC Missouri Valley Region


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