Following the ANS Board of Directors meeting on Thursday, June 30, Eric Loewen officially became ANS President and Joe Colvin transitioned to ANS Immediate Past President. The picture below marks the presentation of a symbolic gavel from the ANS President to the ANS Immediate Past President.
ANS President Eric Loewen presents a commemorative gavel to ANS Immediate Past President Joe Colvin.
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