“THANKFUL FOR THE SYSTEM… FOCUS ON THE GOAL”
As we all see with any organization, family, business, classroom or group, the goals are easy to set, but MUCH harder to obtain for the long haul if there is not a workable and dedicated “system” in place. The definition of “system” can be looked at in various ways, but to me the “system” is found within the daily, monthly and annual inner workings found at the heart of the organization, family, business, classroom or group.
As I review and continue to look at the “system” within the Alabama PALS organization, I continue to be humbled and amazed at how this “system” is successful, and by how many valuable parts work together to benefit so many. Thank you for being a part of the PALS organizational system, and for your monumental role in making Alabama The Beautiful a reality through your support and dedication to a common goal.
I want to thank the PALS Board of Directors for their leadership in determining the system that continues to work for Alabama PALS, and for their guidance and dedication to your organization. A system that works has to begin with the top leadership level and PALS continues to be blessed by this committed leadership team.
A successful system also has to include the partners and supporters that make the programs that are designed to reach the goals possible. Within this light, I want to thank the part of the system that affords Alabama PALS the opportunity to grow and offer all Alabama communities the programs that benefit their respective areas. A heartfelt thank you to ALDOT, ADECA, ADCNR, ALFA, Coca-Cola United, Vulcan Materials Company, Alabama Farmers Cooperative, Association of County Commissions of Alabama, Honda, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and ALL of our valued Alabama Coastal Cleanup sponsors. Thank you for your partnership.
No system can be successful without a staff that is dedicated to the system and goals. I am blessed to be able to work with a dedicated, committed and supportive staff at Alabama PALS each day. Thank you Jamie and Christy for your hard work, attitude, and the genuine commitment to making Alabama PALS grow and prosper every day.
I also want to thank several other staffs that I have the pleasure of working with that are essential to making the programs of Alabama PALS successful. I want to thank the staff at ADCNR/State Lands/ Coastal Section for your unwavering dedication and partnership each year during the planning and implementation of the Alabama Coastal Cleanup. Each of you continue to be the reason that the Alabama Coastal Cleanup continues to be a beacon for other states for coastal cleanup efforts. Thank you also to the Zone Captains, Weeks Bay staff, Recycling coordinators, and the volunteers. Thank you being a part of this wonderful system that has been successful for 36 years!
As I had the opportunity to speak with many of you during the 2022 Governors Awards program, and began putting the newsletter together, it was evident that there are many that play such major roles in the system of Alabama PALS. In summary, thank you for your dedication to commitment to playing such a major role in this wonderful organization, and for your importance in continuing to make this system what it really is at the end of the day… a system that works because of your leadership, support, partnerships, commitment, dedicated staffs, and the goal of a cleaner and more beautiful state for the future.
Thank you again for your support, dedication, and most importantly your friendship. Let’s make 2023 a year to remember.
– Spencer