Dear Friends & Associates,

Greetings and Blessings from the new board of the IC-NWF.  My name is John Dillon and I have been elected as the Board President.  I am writing this letter with two aims in mind. 

First, to give a heartfelt thank you to the retiring board members.  For some 30 years they have voluntarily labored to act as a conduit of the IC's activity, gathered financial donations, raised funds for special projects and helped keep the Community's issues and influence in the USA.  A special debt of gratitude is owed to Mason & Prue Wilson who have been involved from day one.  Thank you one and all and I pray the new board will adequately follow the example of your faithful  service.

Secondly, introductions:

• John Dillon, President.  Member since 1988.  Presently a PC(USA) pastor ,transferred from Church of Scotland in 1993.  Previously served on IC Council,  Publications Committee and Associate Member Representative.
• Scott Blythe, Treasurer.  Member since 1997.  Transferred from Church of Scotland to PC(USA) in 2008.  Served on IC Finance Committee and Islands Staff .
• Sharon Core, Secretary. Associate member.  PC(USA) pastor.
• Ann Held.Associate Member. PC(USA) pastor.
• Jim Sirbaugh.  Associate Member and retired PC(USA) pastor.
• Rebbecca Held.  Associate Member and previous volunteer island staff .
• Bill Klein.  Associate Member.   Staff member on islands and Glasgow in 1970's.  Pastor with PC(USA)

As you can see we are very PC(USA) heavy and all located in the Virginia, DC and Maryland area.  However, using conference calls and the Internet ,we have plans to widen our membership both geographically and by tradition.

We welcome you and we welcome any ideas or suggestion about how the IC-NWF can better serve you and our Community.    

John Dillon