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At the end of the Spring board meeting earlier this month, Region
10 Director Steve Kroop stepped down and nominated Kate Griffin as his
replacement. Kate will serve the remainder of Steve’s term as Regional Director.

A message from Steve Kroop: “I am stepping down for two reasons. With Flytec
USA, the Cloudbase Foundation, the RRRG and USHPA, my plate is over-full with
hang gliding/paragliding responsibilities. I have served on the board of USHPA
for well over 20 years and believe it is time to bring in a fresh and younger
perspective. Kate is young, capable, highly motivated, and an instructor and
competition organizer. I believe she will bring some much-needed vitality and
forward-thinking to the USHPA board.”

Kate, who was in attendance for her second USHPA board meeting, was unanimously
approved by the board. A hang glider pilot in her 20s, Kate has been flying
since she was 16. In addition to being a private pilot, she’s a competition
organizer and a hang gliding basic instructor experienced in using both foot
launch and surface tow systems.

Kate is excited to be joining USHPA as the second woman and youngest director
currently serving on the board. Her term runs until December 31, 2020 and you
can reach her at <region10director2>.

A sincere thank you to Steve for his years of work and continued dedication to
our sports; and welcome, Kate!