As Chair of the Communications Committee, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to making our Summer Bulletin a success. Your efforts have made this issue truly special.
Special thanks to:
Judith-you worked tirelessly on this edition, and I am deeply grateful for your leadership, management skills, time, and our solid collaboration. I would also like to thank you personally for leading the charge and for your outstanding collaboration with our editorial team.
Laura – for your crucial design work and impeccable eye right up to the last minute, which gave the Bulletin its visual beauty.
Shirley – for your editorial expertise and the many hours spent consulting, editing, and redrafting. Your support was invaluable.
Jim – for your precise editing skills and wise counsel, which always elevate our work.
Alice – for your masterful work on the Quiz, now a central feature of this edition, and for laying the groundwork on the Annual Assembly report alongside Judith.
Viola – for your collaboration on the Quiz and for your constructive feedback throughout.
Dawne – for the research you and Andres undertook to curate historical images, and for your input as a member of the editorial team.
Delia – thank you for your generous and selfless contribution to our editorial team, especially given your own heavy commitments while celebrating your 50th anniversary. Your dedication is truly appreciated.
Debbie and Andy—thank you for sharing your personal stories and for the tremendous work you both contributed to the End of World War II chapter in this edition. Debbie, we are especially grateful for your expert editing skills and attention to detail.
Andrés – for sourcing and providing the compelling images and your story input witht Richard Nottidge that enriched our content.
Velimir and Veronique – for your help in collecting articles, responding to queries, and supporting us in countless ways.
To the members of the Bureau, Committee Chairs, and everyone who contributed articles or assisted in any way—your support has been indispensable.
If I have inadvertently missed mentioning anyone by name, please accept my sincere thanks. This has truly been a team effort, and the success of this Bulletin reflects the commitment and generosity of so many.
Warm regards and happy summer greetings to all,
Gail
Chair of the AFICS/NY Communications Committee
Gail Bindley-Taylor (she, her, hers)