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Carl DiMartino has been a
presence in NASP for longer than I can remember. One of my earliest
recollections of Carl was a convention workshop he presented many years
ago. Full of energy, …pacing around the room,
…earring, …pony-tail, he commanded
the attention of all in the room. In the years since, serving NASP as
Convention Chair, he was always around during convention, dealing with one
issue or crisis after another, bringing multi-tasking to an art form. As my
participation in NASP leadership ascended, Carl was always there, serving
the Association as chairperson of the Nomination and Elections Committee
and the Ethics and Professional Practices Committee. As NASP Treasurer Carl
could explain the budgeting process (something that I’ll admit I found
intimidating at first) in a way that made the complicated easy to
understand. Along with many others in the Association I was very pleased
when Carl was elected NASP President.
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Beyond his role as a NASP leader Carl was a friend,
colleague, and mentor. He often began his emails with a friendly: “Hey
guy,” always ending with his trademark: “Do take care.”
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It’s hard to imagine NASP without Carl’s presence. His
sudden passing knocked the wind out of the sails of many of us who knew
him. But with time, we will come about, catch a fresh breeze and continue
the journey without him, guided in-no-small way by Carl’s leadership. We’ll
miss you guy. Wherever your next voyage brings you, do take care.
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