Many Thanks

[Cole/Masumoto]

Good Luck,
Been on only one 'run' with you and had fun with your DOG.
You may end up out here sometime.

Bob  & Marilyn

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carlos Cruz" <cruz.n.usa at gmail.com>
To: "Cascade Austin Healey Club" <cahc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, December 06, 2008 6:32 PM
Subject: Many Thanks


> Fellow Cascaders,
>
> I hope this finds all you well and in good spirits.  I am reluctantly
> writing this note, holding out to the last moment in search of some
> hope for circumstances to change.  Many of you know that I moved to
> Seattle last December to assume a new position with Washington
> Mutual.  Being your hometown bank, Im sure you are all too aware with
> what has happened in the last few months.  Many of us WaMulians
> (thats what we use to call ourselves) were hoping for the best.
>
> Word has come down regarding our disposition.  Of the 5,300 people in
> corporate functions, 4,400+ will be laid off over the course of the
> next six months - some sooner rather then later.  My last day with the
> Company is quickly approaching next week.  My search for a new job in
> Seattle continues but has come up empty thus far.
>
> Since WaMu uprooted me and relocated me here, then eliminated my
> position, the Company has offered to return me to the Chicago area in
> an attempt to restore part of my life.  Many of you know that all of
> my family and close friends, in particular my two wonderful kids all
> live in the Chicago area.
>
> With the highest unemployment levels in decades and jobless numbers
> increasing each month, theres no telling how long this jobless
> situation will last,.  So I find myself needing the support and
> encouragement of those closest to me.  Ive reluctantly decided to
> take the Companys offer to relocate me back to the Chicago area.
>
> This means I need to resign the VP position with the Club.  The Club
> deserves someone who can continue the great traditions and introduce
> new experiences.  I havent been in the role long enough to say Ive
> enjoyed it, but what I can say is that Ive really enjoyed the past
> year with the Club.  You all have welcomed me into the Club and for
> that I am grateful.
>
>  I will always be thankful for reigniting many old friendships as
> much as making so many new ones.  Like many things in life, you get
> out of it what you put into it.  Get involved, help the Clubs
> leadership and spend some quality time making new memories with your
> fellow club members.
>
> I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New
> Year.
>
> All My Best,
>
> Carlos Cruz
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