- - - Please Welcome Your NEW Moderators! - - -

I'm very happy to announce that Rich Voninski and René Pirolt will be taking over as RMNP moderators effective immediately!

I've offered to stay involved behind the scenes for a while in order to help with the transition, but, it looks like I'm getting out of town just in time!

Seriously, Rich and René have made great contributions to the success of RMNP - as forum regulars and outstanding photographers - and it's great to know that RMNP will be in such capable hands. Please help me give them a warm welcome!

Wow! Not only did you do a fantastic job as modeator, Rick, but you went the extra mile to recruit a couple very capable folks to keep it going.

Thanks to you for your huge commitment of your time and effort and congratulations and thanks to Rene and RichV for taking over the reins.

Jim

Rick - Congratulations on finding such capable replacements!

Rich & Rene - Thanks for accepting the responsibility and good luck following a tough act like Mr. D!

Thanks!

It is really amazing to look back over time and realize that it was just a few years ago that Rene & I wandered over to this forum and met up with a terrific group of people. I found this site after asking the question "Does anybody out there in Colorado shoot Large Format cameras?" on one of the Yahoo groups related to Colorado photography. Luckily somebody responded and pointed me over here and said "There always seems to be a bunch of those "nutjobs" over on CNP (previous name for RMNP)". BTW if you are the person who recommended me to come over here I owe ya a BIG THANKS!

Personally and professionally I know that I am a better photographer (and person) for having met with, shot with and sharing with the guys and gals who frequent these threads. Rene & I decided to step up and give back to the community when we heard that Rick was heading for greener (literally ) pastures. Looking over the past we know we have big shoes to fill with Rick, Scott B, Bret, Brent Adam etc as previous moderators. But since Rene & I wear size 13 and 15 shoes respectively we hope we are up to the task.

A big thanks again to Rick D for a great job as our moderator!

RichieV

A big thanks again to Rick D for a great job as our moderator!

Rich, I will second (or third) that!

Thanks to both you and René for taking on the role of moderator. If you need any help or guidance, you know where to find me!

Whoa!! Thanks for the gentle transition Rick!!!

This is truly the most outstanding photography forum anywhere on the net. I look forward to keeping this great forum rolling with as much enthusiasm as Rick and all of the previous moderators. If anyone has any suggestions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Best,
René

You chose these guys to steer the ship? Where are the life jackets?

Looking forward to the new leadership. Thanks for the work you've done Rick.

Mel-

Congrats guys, I think this is a great choice! You know I'm there to help if you need anything!

*THANKS* very much for volunteering to do this - MUCH appreciated!

Thanks for volunteering your valuable time to keep this great forum going.

That's great news! Does this mean we all get free scanning and prints from Voninski and sherpa services from mountain goat Rene? We're sure glad to have you take up the reigns!

Suckers.......

Seriously, thank you for volunteering your time and energy.

Thanks to Richie V. and Rene' for taking on the co-moderator role!

Rick, thanks for all you have done for the forum.

Rene and Rich thanks for stepping up to the plate and volunteering, 2 great guys I know will do a superb job.

Time for a little R&R. :)

Thank you guys for taking over!

Good luck Rick, and good luck Rene & RichieV

Thanks to all three of you for keeping this forum running. I definitely enjoy participating here.

Thank you, Rick and good luck in your new home. Rich and Rene, thanks for stepping up!

well - it didn't take long for this place to fall apart!!!!

Good luck Rick and thanks to Rene and RichieV! Wait a sec, is there some sort of rule that the mod's name must begin with an 'R' now???

I thought it was odd that Richie wasn't lurking as much...

Thanks guys for taking on the moderation duties. I think you have a good herd to manage here.

Thanks again to Rick for all the work and good luck in sunny Oregon! We'll look for you stopping by now and then.

Good luck to you, Rick! And thank you for your hard work.
Welcome Rich and Rene. Good luck to you too.

Wait a sec, is there some sort of rule that the mod's name must begin with an 'R' now???

Watch out Renner, you're next!!

Suckers.......

Hey, we weren't supposed to tell them that until after I left the state!

Thanks for stepping up and offering your valuable time guys!
And thanks again Rick for all your outstanding efforts.

Bienvenidos!

Great to have you guys on board.

Welcome Rich and René.

Rick, thank you for the time and effort you have put into RMNP. I wish you and Jennifer the best of luck.

Best,
Adam

Thanks again for a great job, Rick. And thanks to Rich and Rene for taking over the duties. I don't know if either Rich and Rene work for Allstate Insurance on the side, but I do know we will be in "good hands"

Thanks Rich and Rene for taking over the helm

Pam

Rick, thanks again for all the great work youve done and personal help. Welcome and thanks to Rene and Rich!