Ric Ruminski announces his retirement

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Ric Ruminski announces his retirement
« on: December 23, 2015, 12:42:52 AM »
Normally I'd ask my Division Communications Manager to make a VATUSA HQ retirement announcement, but this one seemed much more appropriate to come from me....  ;)

With a long, successful career under his belt, both in the professional world, as well as in the VATUSA world, Ric Ruminski, VATUSA Division Communications Manager, has announced his retirement both professionally and from the VATUSA HQ Staff.  Ric will see us through to the end of the year, but then is planning to enjoy his retirement -- The Golden Years -- by traveling and visiting family and friends. 

Ric has been active with VATSIM for nearly 12 years, served as a controller in both ZMA and ZAN, and has served in his current role on the VATUSA staff for nearly 10 years.  As such, he has served 5 different Division Directors successfully during 6 terms, and has been the longest-serving member of the VATUSA Staff.  I have personally appreciated the continuity that Ric brought to the HQ Staff over the years, his wise counsel, and the willingness to immediately support each and every request that was made of him and his utter professionalism in carrying out his duties.

Please join me in raising your glasses and toasting Ric for a successful career professionally, his long-term success within VATUSA, and most importantly, wishing him health and many years of enjoyment to come!
Don Desfosse
Vice President, Operations, VATSIM (VATGOV2)
Division Director Emeritus, VATUSA

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« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2015, 06:53:20 AM »
Mr. Ruminski,

Thank you for having a positive impact in our hobby for such a long time.

WL
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Re: Ric Ruminski announces his retirement
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2015, 07:47:55 AM »
Ric,
Thank you for your dedication and service to our hobby! Raising my glass in honor of you sir ... enjoy your retirement! Cheers
Mike Watkins ZID-EC

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« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2015, 09:04:36 AM »
Thanks for your service to the network Ric! Enjoy your retirement!
Brayden Manzella
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Re: Ric Ruminski announces his retirement
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2015, 09:22:16 AM »
Enjoy a well deserved retirement!
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Re: Ric Ruminski announces his retirement
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2015, 10:27:31 PM »
Ric,

With many thanks and  a wish for great enjoyment in your future travels and time spent with family and friends, I raise a glass to you.
David Stone

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Re: Ric Ruminski announces his retirement
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2015, 10:28:57 PM »
Best of luck Ric and thanks for all your hard work over the years!
Ken Bambach
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Re: Ric Ruminski announces his retirement
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2015, 11:32:07 PM »
Ric,

Thank you for your dedicated service to VATSIM and VATUSA and I wish you a fantastic, well-deserved retirement.

Regards,

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Re: Ric Ruminski announces his retirement
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2015, 07:43:24 AM »
Quote from: Ira Robinson
If there was one constant in my years in VATUSA it has been Ric.  He was a professional at what he did, and he did it in a manner that one could never question his loyalties.

I wish him well; he has more than earned the time off for the next part of his life.
Don Desfosse
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Re: Ric Ruminski announces his retirement
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2015, 07:14:30 PM »
Congrats on a successful tenure Ric!  Many thanks for all you've done for me, and VATUSA as a whole.
Wes Miles
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« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2015, 11:40:47 PM »
Always the professional.  It has truly been an honor to work with you Ric.  Thank you for your dedication and passion to this wonderful hobby and thank you for all that you have done for me.  Wishing you the best.
Mark Hubbert
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Re: Ric Ruminski announces his retirement
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2016, 02:18:23 PM »
Ric,

It's been a pleasure to have you aboard! You will be missed!

Z