State of the President
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As the 2023 driving season in the northeast comes to an end, I realize that my time as president is nearly over as well.  The past two years have flown by and I want to thank the AHCNE Board of Directors and the membership for support and encouragement.  For me a few of the highlights of the last two years include working on the Mystic  and Newport Summits, Enclave 2022 in the Poconos; the club Birthday Celebration at Longfellow’s Inn, and with the help of my better half, two Sand Dune and Salty Air tours on Cape Cod.  We will be hosting more cape tours in the future and I plan to remain active in planning Wing four events.  I want to thank our Wing Coordinators for hosting a number of gatherings. Everyone has a favorite Healey road and I encourage you to share your special places.  Hosting a tour can be as simple as picking a place to meet for breakfast or lunch or arranging to meet other members at an event taking place in your area. Details can be posted in our club newsletter, the HEN and on the club website.    Special thanks to Pete Sturtevant and Steve Bell for their help with parts and advice on my Bugeye project. Peter’s monthly tech sessions sets the gold standard for information sharing and member support. I will miss my regular visits with Steve Bell since his recent move to Florida but I understand he has already taken on more AHCA responsibilities and rumor has it that we may be seeing another AHCA affiliate in Florida.  Our AHCNE members have been incredibly generous and welcoming to both Jane and me for which we are most fortunate and grateful.       
Thanks again for your help and support. Look forward to seeing you on the road. Best,

Bruce Ketchen, President AHCNE
December 2023