2014 Summer Newsletter

I have called Tallahassee home, and I’ve grown to love this area.

Where was your best vacation ever?

Several years ago my wife and I were able to travel to Maui, where we spent a little more than a week. Obviously, the weather and the scenery were incredible. We made our base on the west side of the island which is more for us tourists, but we traveled to the east end where we met up with friends who live there, and we ―lived‖ Hawaiian. Experiencing the islands like a local was awesome.

What do you plan to do when you retire?

My wife and I have 11 acres that we call home, and I spend a lot of time on mowers and tractors, so I’m quite sure I will be doing the same when I retire. Since I will be better able to keep up on the chores, we can spend more time at the beaches of South Walton County, which is our preferred desti- nation of leisure. Treat yourself sometime to the cities of Seaside, Watercolor, or Rosemary Beach, on highway 30-A. They are beautiful.

Doug’s view in Maui

11 acres of paradise

Doug Will recently termed off the FCIAAO Board of Directors. The years of service to this organization by Doug is unsurpassed and his expertise and humor have provided calm in times of stress. All of us have benefitted from his watchful eyes over our finances for every conference and seminar held by this organization for years. Doug has served tirelessly and has mentored many members through his FCIAAO affiliation and through his work as an IAAO instructor. We will miss him, but know he will always be there for the Florida Chapter!

COUNTY SPOTLIGHT: DIXIE COUNTY

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known as one of Florida’s finest hunting territories for white tailed deer, turkey, wild hog and small game. There is a hiking/bicycling trail spanning from Cross City to the Suwanee River with photo op- portunities that lie around every corner. The rivers allow for spectacular canoeing and kayaking and for those scuba diving enthusiasts, Dixie offers the historic City of Hawkinsville underwater State Park, cave diving in Manatee Springs and Gulf Diving. The Nature Coast State Recreational trail goes from Cross City to Chiefland or Trenton which is 22 miles to either city.

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Summer 2014 Newsletter of the FCIAAO