The Beldon Fund is in the seventh year of its ten year life span.  While I feel I made the right decision to spend out in 10 years (“Sunset” as some would call it), I will save further comments on this decision until we get closer to our final payout.

Right now, however, let me simply state my appreciation for all the good work that keeps Beldon running smoothly – work not only from our dedicated and competent staff, but also work from our equally dedicated and competent Board of Directors.

Like any new organization, we had a few bumps in the road during our early days, but now the board and staff are working as a cohesive – and may I say even caring – community.

I am truly blessed to have this good group collaborating together in making our planet a safer and better place in which to live.

Special kudos, of course, go to our President, Bill Roberts, in pulling together and maintaining such a fine staff, as well as keeping the board fully involved and informed.

Beyond these areas, however, Bill has also been a key figure in the environmental movement, giving freely of his time, energy and wisdom to work with numerous environmental organizations on both the state and national level.  Much of this has been done, “Beyond the call of duty” and is appreciated by many within the movement.

As we head towards the last curve of the track, I look forward – under Bill’s direction and with the help of our staff and board – to a successful conclusion to our work.