This is the newly elected chairman from Region I. Yes, I would like to introduce myself and invite discussion from the rest of the state. My name is David Wyancko and I welcome any and all discussion about the region. I realize that our little part of the state has been deficient in the technology accessibility areas of communication, but that is all about to change. I challenge you to find ways to include our region in your meetings and conferences…even if we can’t travel there. The challenge is this: What technology and level of cooperation is needed for meaningful participation?
Also, what topics are of interest to us? Does anyone in Richmond or Northern Virginia or the Hampton/Norfolk area share our concerns? Let me know what you think. Now I know it may be strange and different to hear from our region, especially in a forum discussion or other type of electronic format, but why haven’t we participated this way before?
If you have the answers to these and other questions, please feel free to post them. I look forward to a healthy discussion and fruitful outcome of our conversations.