Richard Bonneau

Team ZBW, Firstly, I am thrilled and honored to have been selected to serve you as Boston's newest Air Traffic Manager. I consider this facility among the best in VATUSA and it is a privilege to follow in the footsteps of a long line of ATMs who have made an impact both here and on VATSIM. Secondly, I'd like to thank Don Desfosse (DO) for his tireless efforts, and more importantly, outstanding results during his long tenure as ZBW?s Air Traffic Manager. Don brought much to the table as ZBW?s ATM - dedication to flight simulation and air traffic control, amazing organizational skills, patience, love for teaching, and unbounded energy. He will put those skills to good use as the new VATUSA1 and the entire division will be better for it. Congratulations, DO! As ATM, my primary goal is to grow ZBW without sacrificing Boston's tradition of excellence. We earned and maintain our reputation by providing exceptional service, each and every day. We will grow by providing more of it. To do that, we need a greater online presence which can only come through increased training, increased availability, regularly scheduled creative events, and exceptional teamwork. I am thankful for the incredible experience that ZBW and VATSIM have given me, and I consider it both duty and a privilege to pay it forward. This network, and Boston ARTCC, is about its people and what we make of it. Let?s make it the best it can be! Rich Bonneau (BU) Air Traffic Manager Boston ARTCC

Thank you to everyone for your messages of support and congratulations. ZBW has been my home since joining VATSIM five years ago and I'm excited and humbled to serve you as ATM. I certainly do have big shoes to fill, but I won't be doing it alone. This ARTCC is known for its commitment to excellence and that will not change. We are a team, and together we will continue ZBW's tradition of service, excellence, and the MOCHA HAGoTDI attitude we are famous for. I'd also like to congratulate DO on his new role as VATUSA1, and thank him for his years of dedicated service to this ARTCC and VATSIM in general. As VATUSA1, his experience, demeanor, energy, and commitment can only strengthen and grow our region. And DA, the liquor cabinet is stocked...... ;) BU

Congratulations, HA!

Firstly, congratulations and a big thank you to WY for accepting the challenge of this important role. Training is the lifebood of this ARTCC and maintaining the delicate balance of growing our facility without compromising on ZBW's high standards is critical to our future success. Plus, as DO noted, Mike has the background, skill set, and personality that will enable him to be very successful in this new role. Again, thanks Mike! I'd also like to echo DO's comments about Matt Spencer and thank him for his efforts here at ZBW!

Fantastic! Thank you and congratulations, MO!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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You certainly have demonstrated that you are up to the task! Congratulations KK!

RK - Nice addition to the site! I think some table grid lines would partition things and make it a bit easier to read though. Good work!

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season and a healthy new year! Here's another one found on the interwebs: Twas the night before Christmas And all through the land Not a creature was stirring A storm was at hand. Ol' Santa was worried As he said with a frown, "The children expect me. I can't let them down." He checked on the weather But the forecast was dreary It looked like this Christmas Might not be so merry. So he gathered his reindeer In hopes that among them They'd find a solution To this unforeseen problem. Dasher and Dancer Were no help at all While Comet and Cupid Just watched the snow fall. Prancer and Vixen Were willing to try, But Donder and Blitzen Thought it risky to fly. "Hey, Rudolph can help us," Santa then stated. "I know for a fact That he's instrument rated." The others had teased him And acted atrocious As he studied his Jepp charts And practiced approaches. Now the time and the effort He'd put into training Would make Christmas happen Whether snowing or raining. He knew about vectors And could use GPS Which would guide them to places Without having to guess. So they loaded the sleigh, Which presented a challenge To confirm the CG And assure weight and balance. When Santa was ready And Rudolph was too There was one final task That they needed to do. They contacted Center To file IFR For a trip that would take them To countries afar. With clearance to waypoints They flew into the flurry. On airways they'd travel There was no need to worry. From country to city And every small town, Rudolph guided the sleigh And each house he found. When he landed at mine I'll admit my surprise And I'm sure it was clear By the look in my eyes. The night was as cold As I could remember And the chill left no doubt That the month was December. His landing was perfect And worthy of boast. Had he not been proficient He'd have missed the approach. The sound on my rooftop Brought relief and a sigh. Santa had made it; We'd not been passed by. He came down the chimney And opened his sack Then shook off the snow From his beard and his back. In spite of the weather Ol' Santa was jolly For some, t'would be work But to him this was folly. He filled all the stockings, Put gifts 'round the tree. Most were for children But I saw one for me. Then, quick as a flash, He was back to his sleigh Where Rudolph was ready To show him the way. He'd plotted the course That would get them back home, With the help of flight following, From Athens to Nome. Santa looked at his checklist Then let out a whistle And away they all flew Like an ICB missile. But I heard him exclaim As he flew out of sight, "Happy Christmas to all, Thanks to Instrument Flight!"

Welcome to the team Rahul!

Congratulations DB!

Thanks for deciding to take on this challenging and important role. Congrats!

Congratulations KK!

Outstanding! Congrats Gary!

Thanks to everyone for their words of encouragement and congratulations! I'd like to personally thank AA for his dedication to vZBW over the past few years. Onward & upward! Oh yeah, thanks DO - the plates came in today! I'm still not sure why you put Coke in your Jim Beam though....

Well said Brother Don! Happy Thanksgiving

Welcome back Gary! Excellent choice.

Congratulations DD!

Don, Congratulations! They could not have chosen a better person to replace PB. Your dedication to vZBW and VATSIM is evident and I look forward to working with you in your new role. Paul - thanks for your leadership and hard work over the past few years! It was a pleasure meeting you at the Tea Party and I look forward to seeing you again next year! Cheers & RELAX!

Thanks to everyone who helped make this available. It's a big help for ACK TWR! Rich