Hello, I am Thomas Moran, not the celebrated painter, but your newly–elected Chapter Political Chair. I am looking forward to an exciting season of getting the environmental agenda taken off the back burner and putting it into its proper place among issues facing the candidates. It will be my job, along with much help from you, to keep the Pol’s feet to the coals, to get responsible people nominated and voted for, and to keep the baddies out of office. Together, we can accomplish much. Let’s get out there, work for the children, their health, and our treasured natural places. We CAN (as AmeriCANS) get the government and our elected and nonelected employees to stand up and take notice of our desires. We are a strong organization; several would–be office seekers are looking for our endorsement. They may get it if they are worthy by past record and future promises to help preserve and protect our priceless natural heritage. With your help, we can identify, support, and help get elected those who are worthy, and work to defeat those with dismal records on the environment and children’s health. Together we can make a critical difference. I look forward to working alongside you and the chosen few among the office seekers to advance our causes. Lets get to work!