IAP Staff Change

[jeff]

After 5 years of outstanding service to the IAP, Dean Charlier ([profile]alphageek[/profile]) has decided to step down from the moderation team. Over those 5 years, Dean has been an excellent moderator, keeping conversation on track, and helping members enjoy their time here. He has had a tremendous positive impact on our community, and has been a valued member of the the IAP leadership team. Dean provided very thoughtful input to many of the important decisions we've made over the years, and when something needed to get done, we could always count on Dean. I know I speak for Curtis and the rest of the management team when I say that we will miss Dean's presence in the "back room".

Dean is looking forward to relaxing as a regular member, and I hope we'll see him posting as much or more than usual. I know he is committed to the well being of the IAP, and will continue his dedication to our great community.

Please join Curtis and I in thanking Dean for his dedication and service to the IAP! :handshake:

 

[wizard]

Dean,
Thank you !!

 

[Smitty37]

After 5 years of outstanding service to the IAP, Dean Charlier ([profile]alphageek[/profile]) has decided to step down from the moderation team. Over those 5 years, Dean has been an excellent moderator, keeping conversation on track, and helping members enjoy their time here. He has had a tremendous positive impact on our community, and has been a valued member of the the IAP leadership team. Dean provided very thoughtful input to many of the important decisions we've made over the years, and when something needed to get done, we could always count on Dean. I know I speak for Curtis and the rest of the management team when I say that we will miss Dean's presence in the "back room".

Dean is looking forward to relaxing as a regular member, and I hope we'll see him posting as much or more than usual. I know he is committed to the well being of the IAP, and will continue his dedication to our great community.

Please join Curtis and I in thanking Dean for his dedication and service to the IAP! :handshake:

hmmmmm.....now who will I 'fight' with??? God Speed Dean in whatever new roll you play here and Thank you, we started off rough but came to get on real well

 

[thewishman]

Congrats, Dean. Take a victory lap.:biggrin:

 

[mbroberg]

Thanks for all of your help Dean. Enjoy your new role and try not to cause the mods any problems!

 

[scotian12]

Thank you Dean for your service on the IAP. We appreciate your thoughtful moderation of the site. Darrell

 

[brownsfn2]

Thanks Dean!!

 

[CaptainJane]

thanks

Thanks for keeping us in line.

 

[Curly]

Hats off to anyone that moderates. Certainly can't be easy keeping the herd peaceful. Thanks Dean.

 

[TonyL]

Thank you Dean for your service and for the continued support of the current management.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Congrats Dean.​

Jeff, said with tongue planted firmly in cheek, I volunteer:wink::wink:​

 

[Dalecamino]

Take it easy Dean! Thanks for your help. Job well done.

 

[oneleggimp]

Although I am a "Newbie" to IAP, I thank him for his contributions to IAP.

 

[Edgar]

Thanks for all your hard work & dedication, Dean.
You've done a superb job.

 

[MikeL]

Ditto! Thanks for your positive contributions.

 

[Jim15]

Thanks Dean.

 

[mark james]

Thank you for all the "unnoticed" dedicated service Dean!

Volunteer service is much needed, and under appreciated.

 

[TimS124]

Dean,

Thank you for all you've done to help the rest of us enjoy IAP!

 

[GaryMGg]

Thanks Dean; enjoy your new-found freedom

 

[mredburn]

Thank you Dean.

 

[greggas]

Dean, thanks for your long time contributions to this terrific forum.

 

[asyler]

thanks, best wishes

 

[Hubert H]

Dean, It is because of people like yourself that I have and still enjoy IAP so much. Thank you.

 

[Tom T]

Dean thank you for doing a great job. Moderating is a crazy business. Thanks for keeping the IAP peace. And thanks for keeping things up beat. The IAP has great people that are so helpful. Looking forward to seeing you in the discussion.

 

[PR_Princess]

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"Volunteering is like the ultimate exercise in democracy. You might vote in elections once a year. But when you volunteer, you make a vote everyday about the kind of community you want to live in."

I want to thank you so much Dean! Not only for your selflessness, and your dedication, but most of all ...for helping make the IAP be the type of community that we want to live in.
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[wyone]

Thank you for your contribution to this wonderful site. As awesome as the members are, without the right leadership it would never work as well as it does.

Thank you again

 

[Bob Wemm]

Thank you Dean, your contribution has been incredible.

Bob.

 

[keithbyrd]

Thank you Dean!

 

[PTsideshow]

+ 10 to what everybody else has said!

 

[Kragax]

I am new here as well but Dean if you have helped to make this site what it is you have my thanks and gratitude.

 

[JohnU]

Great Job Dean! Thank you for your dedicated service.

 

[Ligget]

Thank you Dean!

 

[jsolie]

Thanks for all that you've done for the forum. I know moderating is not an easy job.

 

[SteveG]

Dean, Thank You!! I have been part of IAP for your entire tenure as Mod, and have never been moderated myself. But that aside, what is notable is the service you provided...never too heavy, yet not too light. In fact, just right. The result (including you and the other mods), has been to keep that aspect of IAP very balanced, and help make IAP a very nice place to be. I feel sure I convey the feelings by many as I state this.

Now it is your time to relax a bit, and feel good about what we have here. Your contributions have been significant, and with much Aloha.

 

[maxwell_smart007]

I was at camp when the announcement was made (we have no power (or running water) at camp, so I missed the public announcement of this.

I just wanted to give my public thanks as well to Dean for his years of help - and for his tireless ability to problem solve computer issues...he's been a good 'go-to' for members with technical forum issues!

Thanks, Dean!!