Brothers,
 
It has been quite the ride! Thank you for the opportunity to serve you as your Chief for the past three years. These are years that I will always cherish and never forget. From the late nights at Conclave to the luxurious ones at the Marriot Solana in Dallas I would not have traded this experience for anything. You have all challenged me to develop into the man I am today and you have been there every step of the way. Thank you!
 
I would like to take the time to first thank my officers for the past two years, Tommy Taricano and Adam Hoy. I have watched the two of you grow as I have grown along with you. I am honored to call you my friends and brothers. Thank you for your undying dedication to the Section and constant support over the past years.
 
I would also like to thank some advisers who have been great mentors to me over my years in the OA. There is no way I can list all of these individuals or adequately thank them for all that they have done for me. With that said, I would like to thank the follow people that are here at Conclave: Bob Sirhal, Jean Augusta, John Larney, Jonathan Widmark, and Rick Poirier.
 
Thank you for coming to Conclave this year and celebrating the brotherhood among our Lodges in our Section. I am content ending my term as Chief knowing the strength and solidarity among our Lodges. I look forward to seeing our new Section leadership build on our tradition of excellence as they bring themselves and their talents to share with all of us.
 
Thanks again for the last three years and thank you for all you have done for me, but most importantly, thank you for sharing yourself and your time with me. It has been a pleasure.
 
I look forward to seeing you soon!
 
Yours in Brotherhood…for the last time,
 
 
Greg Burke
2007-2010 Section Chief