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NEASIS&T chapter leaders naturally cycle in and out. As people relocate, change jobs, shift priorities, or face budget constraints, transitions are inevitable. It’s simply a normal part of how professional associations work, especially at the chapter level. Many serve for a year or two before moving on, and we value every contribution. Even a few months of attending programming committee meetings and supporting the planning of professional events and activities can make a meaningful impact. 

That said, recent leader, William Lundmark, has stepped down from his roles as NEASIS&T Treasurer, Alternate Chapter Assembly Representative, and programming committee member this July. We at NEASIS&T would like to offer our sincere thanks for his nine years of service. We’ve been incredibly fortunate to have Bill as one of our most active members and leaders. A recipient of the 2017 NEASIS&T Travel Award (now the Conference Support Award), Bill quickly transitioned from awardee to member and contributor. He joined the programming committee soon after being notified of receiving the award and went on to serve as chapter Treasurer by late 2017 and, from 2019 onward, also served as Alternate Chapter Assembly Representative.

As Treasurer, he had been a thoughtful and reliable steward of our finances. He provided guidance on chapter spending on events and awards, managed reimbursements, and prepared financial reports as part of our annual report submissions to ASIS&T. As Alternate Chapter Assembly Representative, he represented the chapter at the ASIS&T Annual Meetings by sharing our accomplishments and concerns, while also bringing back updates from the Chapter Assembly meetings and sharing them with members. He presented at our various chapter-wide meetings – the annual chapter conferences, annual meeting experience report webinars, and the chapter member business meeting. As a member of the programming committee, he also enthusiastically contributed to planning discussions and event logistics and execution beyond just the financial aspects.

Bill has also supported NEASIS&T through several major transitions with steadfast aplomb. He actually started in the middle of our financial transition from using an independent chapter account to a new one under the national organization. Other major transitions included our expansion from the New England chapter to the U.S.Northeast chapter and his work on the steering committee, vacancies in core leadership roles where he stepped in to help where needed, and the recent ASIS&T–SLA merger. 

It has been a privilege to work alongside Bill.  We sincerely thank him for all he has given to NEASIS&T and wish him a well-deserved retirement.  We’ll miss you, Bill!