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Fisher
says “Boom Boom” was a “Compliment” In
the story “United Association of Equipment Leasing (UAEL) Elects First
Female President,” the salutation of the president-elect Bette Kerhoulas
was not addressed. http://www.leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/UAEL_president.htm Several
readers, who were at the UAEL noon business meeting, took umbrage with
the “many” references to Ms. Kerhoulas as “Boom Boom.” While there were
several connotations, readers who were there wrote their displeasure at
the many times the males on the podium kept using this nickname. It was
flashed on the screen, too. “I
was somewhat taken back by the comments of Ms. Monosson and Young concerning
our 2003 President Elect Bette Kerhoulas, CLP, “ UAEL President Bob
Fisher, CLP wrote Leasing News. “ The
reference to “boom boom” was made in light of Bette’s wining of the
Longest Drive Contest at Thursdays outing.
It was not made with any other reference or connotation in mind.” Deborah
Monosson, president of Boston
Financial & Equity and Ginny Young, president of Brava Capital,
were not the only readers who objected to the “nickname” and the manner
and frequency in which it was said. http://www.leasingnews.org/Conscious-Top%20Stories/femalePRES_stories.htm The
inference seemed to go further, such as mentioned by Debra Powers, Director
of Sales, for Quiktrak: “As
I read Debbie & Ginny's comments this morning, I felt that I needed I
mean no disrespect to Debbie or Ginny, and in some ways agree with There
were others, too, not just female, such as: “I
would like to add my congrats to Bette. Even though it may
not be politically correct to say Bette IS one of the "Good
Ole Boys" and can hold her own. I don't think her Being
a woman, at least in my opinion, is even a consideration. She
simply is the best person for the job She will have a tough
year due to the current leasing environment. I am sure
the UAEL will be stronger this time next year because of her
efforts. I look forward to working with her on the board. I
would imagine that her response to "Boom Boom" is a couple of
folks better watch their six. “
Best of Luck! Bob
Baker CLP baker@wildwoodfinancial.com President ` Wildwood Financial Group UAEL
President Bob Fisher, CLP, says the “nick name” was a “compliment.” “Anyone
with any knowledge of the game is well aware that the term was a name
given to Fred “Boom Boom” Couples when he earned major kudos on the
PGA Tour, “ He said., “ Fred
Couples has 14 Tour victories and 5 International victories to his career,
including being a Masters Tournament winner and the only Masters winner
to never have missed a cut at the Masters!
“Boom Boom” refers to Fred’s ability to drive the ball consistently
over 300 yards off the tee! The
comment was meant in fun and I believe that Bette took in that context!
“ Here
are sites that refer to Fred “Boom Boom” Couples: http://www.americabilia.com/ShopSite/product746.html http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/golf/65864_fred10.shtml http://www.thewgm.com/playing/crheron.htm “As
this years UAEL President I am genuinely excited about the entire 2003
Board and its composition, “ Mr. Fisher concludes. “. Bette heads into 2003 with a solid board with a broad cross section
of UAEL member’s interests represented. I have know Bette since the mid 1980’s and have found her to be
a true leader within our industry and a successful business owner with
a pulse on the industry as well as a solid, professional reputation “
I cannot think of a better person to represent our Association and the
Industry! Bette is highly qualified
to meet the industry and economic issues that face us all. That she is the first woman president of UAEL
is to me more of an honor that she richly deserves as well as one being
long overdue in UAEL. “Personal
agenda’s considered, lets also keep our sense of humor!” (I
think that is what the readers were trying to say, Bob. They think the
way it was handled was not humorous. The writers perceived the
action differently than you state it was intended. Editor )
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