Changing of the Guard 2026

[FL SAAC]

PREVIOUSLY POSTED ON JANUARY 1, 2026 SAAC MAIN PAGE

Greetings and New Years felicitations SAACkers,

After well over two plus decades of being the Leader of the Great State of Florida, the time has come for me to retire.

But that does not mean that I won't be on the forum just transfering the responsibilities of coordinating  EVENTS to.

These years here have been made wonderful and memorable thanks to our Florida teams participation and antics.

 I am truly proud of what we have been able to accomplish together. 

The non stop Florida events, the Fund Raisers, the annual Mecum, Barret Jackson excursions, the annual family picnics get togethers, the Annual local Shelby event, the tracks, team building non car events, the Covid Runs, the parties, BBQs, the cruises, the movies, baseball and football games etc.

The only region to have their very own proprietary shirts revised and updated THREE times during our run.

Then the special people who made this Region so dynamic Juan, Big Al, Luis "MM", Frankie, Alfo, the Hector's.

Hector V and Hector M, the phenomenal J. C. , Mr. T , "JaMonki", Ernestonga, the incredible Uncle Luis, Manny,  the Shelby Encyclopedia Mr. Skippie McAllister, Frankie, Don Rolopongo, Joe, Teddy, Alex and forgive me those that I forgot to mention.
 
Very special thanks to Dan Reiter that guided us through the first years.

And to also our fearless leader The Great Rick Kopec and his great telephone talks molding and instructing us from a far.

I do not know who will have the responsibility to guide this truly unique vibrant and alive Region but wishing you the very best on your new endeavors.

I have no doubt you'll continue to excel and lead this new team to new heights.

Send your applications directly to Ron Richards at:

 ron.computerworks@gmail.com

Best wishes to all in 2026