Presidential Change Over

Before President showed a short video of our club’s very first TV auction where Bill Kany and Bob Begin were the auctioneers. Unbeknownst to Bill, two hours of his non-legal services time was donated to the auction. After the very humorous video, President Ken invited Joe Moreshead to take the floor. Joe and Bill have a long history & there are many stories that go along with that history. Joe said that what happens at Mt. Abram, stays at Mt. Abram. He commented on Bill’s choice of having 5 (FIVE) Sergeant-at-Arms and told him not to be so cheap. Bob Begin, a friend (kind of) for over 30 years, took over from Joe. He mentioned some of the roles that Bill has played in our club such as the TACK editor and chairing the Awards committee for over 28 years. He said that’s because no one wants to take his place. In 1992, the club received an official complaint about Bill being “rude and obnoxious” in the TACK. Of course, Bob backed Bill up and saved his butt. Bob went on to say that he and Bill had received the nicknames of “Bob and Weave” at the auction. Guess who was Weave? Apparently Bill had a hard time keeping still and would “weave” back and forth. Did you know that Bill was valedictorian of his class at Thornton Academy? He was also top of his class at Dartmouth. He went on to receive his law degree and worked at Smith & Elliott for 25 years – now he’s a banker. Bob made sure to mention that Bill waited 28 years before agreeing to become President of our club while others took the plunge after only 6 or 7 years. President Ken’s swan song was short and sweet. He thanked everyone in the club for the opportunity of being the President and said it was a great honor. He also thanked everyone for all of the support that he received throughout his term. He ended with a short movie clip from Forrest Gump (run scene). Forrest Gump says, “I’m pretty tired. Think I’ll go home now. And just like that my running days is over.” President Ken presented the “Top Banana” hat to incoming President Bill along with his new gavel. Incoming President Bill presented the “presidential chair” to one of the hardest workers and most knowledgeable presidents, Ken Farley! Congratulations on a phenomenal year, Ken!!