[LTER-im-rep] Linda Powell's Retirement & Kristin Vanderbilt's new position as FCE IM!

[Philip Tarrant]

Dear Linda,

On behalf of the IMC I would to offer our gratitude for your participation and contribution to our group. While I have not been involved with the IMC as long as you have, during my time in the group, I have been the grateful recipient of your advice and guidance, and your positive attitude to the challenges and opportunities we have had.

Thank you and congratulations on your retirement!

And congratulation to you, Kristin! I am so pleased to know you will continue to be involved with the IMC.

Best regards,
Philip Tarrant
Director, Informatics and Technology | Senior Sustainability Scientist
[http://sustainability.asu.edu/docs/gios/signature/images/logo.jpg]
P.O. Box 875402 | Tempe, Arizona | 85287-5402
PH: 480-727-7860   |   Main: 480-965-2975 | sustainability.asu.edu<http://sustainability.asu.edu/>

From: Linda A Powell [mailto:powell at fiu.edu]
Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 8:38 AM
To: im-rep at lists.lternet.edu; Philip Tarrant <philip.tarrant at asu.edu>; suzanne.remillard at oregonstate.edu; Valentine, Theresa <theresa.valentine at oregonstate.edu>; stevan.earl at asu.edu
Cc: Linda A Powell <powell at fiu.edu>; Evelyn Gaiser <gaisere at fiu.edu>; Michael G Rugge <ruggem at fiu.edu>
Subject: Linda Powell's Retirement & Kristin Vanderbilt's new position as FCE IM!


Dear Friends,

    It is with mixed emotions that announce my retirement (March 2, 2016) as the Information Manager for the FCE LTER.  I'm really excited to begin a new phase of my life that allows extra time to spend with my family and time to try new things, like house flipping and learning to play golf.   On the other hand, I am sad that I won't have the opportunity to work with all of you in the future!  I can't believe that nearly 16 years have passed since beginning my job as the FCE IM!  I guess what they say about time flying by when your having fun holds true for me.  It has been a pleasure working with each and everyone of you over the years and I have nothing but respect for all of you.  Never has there been such a smart, hard-working, generous group of people...I'm proud of our accomplishments over the years.

    The FCE LTER is extremely lucky in that they were able to talk Kristin Vanderbilt into taking over my IM position!  I can leave the FCE with a smile on my face knowing that the information management system has been left in Kristin's very capable hands...thank you Kristin for taking my position!  Not only does the FCE get a wonderful IM but the IMC gets to keep Kristin...a win-win situation in my opinion.  I'm sorry I'm sending this announcement out so late to everyone but I was waiting for all the paperwork to fall into place and for Kristin's appointment to become 'official'.

    Big things for the IMC are on the horizon and I wish you the best in your endeavors.  Good Luck with the NIMO proposal and having a hand in molding your futures.  I will keep an eye out for your accomplishments and know that there will be many to come!  I will miss you all so if you have time in the future, drop me line to let me know how you are doing.  My email will remain as powell at fiu.edu<mailto:powell at fiu.edu> after my retirement date.

Best Wishes and Kind Regards,

Linda


Linda Powell
Information Manager
Florida Coastal Everglades LTER Program
OE 148, Florida International University
University Park
Miami, Florida 33199
Phone (Tallahassee, FL): 850-745-0381
Phone(Miami,FL): 305-856-0039 or  305-348-6054
Website: http://fcelter.fiu.edu
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