If fortunate to be elected to serve, it will be humbling as well as a high honor representing the interests of each and every SCRABBLE member in the Midwest region and hopefully adding new ones to the game Alfred Butts was so gifted to create, one that we now richly enjoy 85 years later and will continue to enjoy. God bless and thank you for your consideration of my credentials.
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|class= name|'''[[Troy Thompson]]'''
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I have been honored to serve as the elected Midwest Representative of the Advisory Board for the past term, and I seek to be re-elected to that position.
I have been playing organized SCRABBLE for just over a decade. I have learned much about the game in the past ten years (more so than my rating reveals), and have enjoyed becoming a club director and tournament director, hosting and assisting in tournaments in Indiana and Illinois. I have had the privilege of mentoring other directors in order to pass along the insights and instruction that were passed along to me. All of this has given me an appreciation for the game of SCRABBLE.
Being on the Advisory Board has deepened my appreciation for the community of SCRABBLE, particularly for the many people who volunteer time and effort behind the scenes on various committees to make the players' SCRABBLE experience competitive, fair and fun, as well as give a professional and welcoming presence to those who are seeking out organized SCRABBLE.
I believe that my continued service on the Advisory Board will benefit the SCRABBLE community, particularly those in the Midwest. I am open to any concern brought to me by players and am faithful to personally address those concerns where possible and carry those concerns to the Advisory Board (and other relevant committees) as needed.
If you have questions or concerns about NASPA, the Advisory Board, the SCRABBLE community, or my role and desire to be re-elected, then I welcome you to contact me at [mailto:ScrabbleTroy@gmail.com ScrabbleTroy@gmail.com].
I appreciate your consideration and ask for your vote in this election.
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|class= name|'''[[Wesley Underwood | Wes Underwood]]'''