Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"EAA is an organization that has been part of my life for many years. My Dad was a member of Chapter 1 in California. I strongly believe in the mission of EAA and its culture. I'm happy to offer what I can to keep moving EAA forward. As the EAA Chairman of the Board holds a key leadership role but is also a volunteer position, I didn't feel it would be right to accept a salary while working with our excellent board and the staff in Oshkosh with the additional duties of CEO. It is part of, as they say, being all in and committed."

Source: EAA Chairman, Jack Pelton, in comments explaining his decision to helm EAA's transition while NOT taking any compensation other than reimbursement for expenses...

FMI: www.eaa.org