They put us right to work, our first day on the job! Basically a broad-ranging overview of our responsibilities, confidentiality, district visits, corporate visits, policies and procedures, and all the day to day minutiae of the role. Nothing of substance. We’ll get involved in electronic discussions and conference calls as separate committees later on, in preparation for the February board meeting near World Headquarters in southern California.

This evening, we had an informal reception in the president’s suite, where we got to know our fellow board members a bit more informally over drinks. There’s an interesting tradition of the new third vice-president serving as bartender at board functions!

On Monday, I had a few minutes to go up the Calgary Tower before heading to the airport (photo at left). Check out the floor I’m kneeling on — yes, it’s transparent, and it’s 525 straight down to the street! Talk about the courage to conquer!