Jeff Turner Posted October 9, 2005 at 01:35 AM Posted October 9, 2005 at 01:35 AM (edited) Minneapolis needs you folks! Applications will be accepted at vatusa1@vatusa (dot) org NLT 15 October. JOb description available at the VATUSA home page. Edited October 15, 2005 at 11:24 AM by Guest Jeff "JU" Turner US Army Retired http://www.skyblueradio.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Hsu 926068 Posted October 9, 2005 at 04:14 AM Posted October 9, 2005 at 04:14 AM Wheres Fred? I havent heard from him lately. I see he is no longer the cheif. I'd like to know what happened. Jay Hsu ZME ARTCC VATPRC Resource Manager http://www.vatprc.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Graham 923971 Posted October 9, 2005 at 05:36 AM Posted October 9, 2005 at 05:36 AM Pretty hard to write this post fellows, but the time has come. I am stepping down as ZMP Chief. My last day should be around the 15th of this month, depending on when VATUSA opens up applications, and the time frame they will put on them. I don't know how much of a shock this is, but it has been something I put a lot of thought in to. I have always thought that part of my job as a Chief is to not only administer this place, but to provide you guys with a reason to be here. I suppose a sense of community (which I really hope I have created) fulfills this to a degree, but we all know it is no fun to be a controller and not push tin. While the tin has been a little better in general, it isn't great and it is apparent that my best attempts have not come to fruition. You guys deserve the best, and my best isn't good enough. The traffic isn't the whole reason. College has also took some of my down time to do things, and as a consequence I am sure someone out there in VATUSA will be able to hopefully give this place the full attention it deserves. Like I said, you guys deserve the best. Blue Skies!s View My Logbook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Jenkins Posted October 9, 2005 at 11:23 AM Posted October 9, 2005 at 11:23 AM Fred, Excellent effort. I feel you made the best effort anyone could have asked for. The graph below says it all... RJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Harris 877712 Posted October 9, 2005 at 01:18 PM Posted October 9, 2005 at 01:18 PM I agree. Fred has done a wonderfull job of bringing enthusiasm back to ZMP and getting controllers on the scopes (even without traffic many times ). I want to personally thank you Fred for all the work you've done. I hope we can find a chief that'll be able to continue the good things you've done. Take care. Jason Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Graham 923971 Posted October 9, 2005 at 03:12 PM Posted October 9, 2005 at 03:12 PM Its with great honor that I proudly state what a wonderful organization you have put together. Great job, and hope to see you on the scopes. View My Logbook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Lee 855721 Posted October 9, 2005 at 05:27 PM Posted October 9, 2005 at 05:27 PM The graph is a perfect illustration of the wonderful job you have done up there, Fred. Keep in touch with us down south! Mark Lee Senior Controller VATeir - Irish Region Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Ridderhoff 873800 Posted October 9, 2005 at 07:02 PM Posted October 9, 2005 at 07:02 PM Fred, If you're listening to this thread, best of luck to ya! It's been a pleasure having you on my northwest flank these past months. I know for certain that I've handed off & accepted a lot more tracks over Dickinson since you've been around. Sorry we never got around to throwing an event together. Cheers! Josh Ridderhoff ZLC [Mod - Happy Thoughts]istant Chief /s/ Josh Ridderhoff ZLC Senior Controller Fly ZLC! | ZLC Pilot & Controller Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Clausen Posted October 9, 2005 at 08:45 PM Posted October 9, 2005 at 08:45 PM I'm still here...can't get rid of me that easy (to the chagrin of some ) I appreciate the kind words gents. It was a great pleasure to be able to serve the VATUSA community by working on ZMP. I happened to inherit a lot of good things when I took over ZMP, and I got lucky when it came all together. I of course am taking full credit And Mark, you may live to regret wanting me to keep in touch with you guys Fred Clausen, vZAB ATM ZAB real life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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