kimgriffin 0 #1 June 24, 2003 Dear friends, After two+ years and some of the best times of my life working at BirdMan, it is time for change. I recently resigned as business manager. My final day at the BirdMan headquarters in DeLand, Florida, will be July 30th. This is not to say you can get rid of me so easily! My love of wingsuit flying is as strong as ever. I will continue to live in DeLand and periodically travel to boogies as a BirdMan instructor. In fact, if you are at the World Freefall Convention this year, please stop by the BirdMan booth to say hello. Both Jari and I will be there with demo wingsuits and Pantz. Plus, I will still cruise this forum. In fact, I'll probabaly have more time to do so soon come mid-August. BirdMan's new business manager is Asaf Fishelson. Asaf has extensive managerial experience in the business world (a.k.a. "the real world"), a Bachelors of Business Administration degree. He has over 2,400 jumps and about 50 wingsuit flights. You may have seen him in recent years organizing at the World Freefall Convention or fun jumping at The Blue Sky Ranch in New York. He is a multi-rated tandem instructor, a videographer, and holds a Dolphin A license. Blue Skies, Long Soars! ~Kim _________________________ Kimberly Griffin BirdMan, Inc.-Kimberly Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #2 June 24, 2003 Awww kim! I'm so sorry to hear that!! You were a great asset to Birdman, as Heather was a great asset to wings.... definately keep surfing here, also check your PMs. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
effinjump 0 #3 June 24, 2003 i know Asaf...he's a very personable and memorable guy whom is well liked. He will likely grow to become as great an asset to Bird-Man as Kim is now. Good luck in your new life Kim, and see you at WFFC!!!Rob Tonnesen "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" -Anais Nin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fergs 0 #4 June 25, 2003 Yo Kimibird, Bonvoyage - but look foreward to seeing you in and out of this forum in the future. When are you coming to visit Australia? Blue Skies, fergbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 June 25, 2003 What are you up to, Kimmie? Is it a secret? Inquiring monkeys want to know.Chuckie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vesatoro 0 #6 June 25, 2003 Hi Kim Hope to see you more often on this side of the big sea :) long flights Vesa "Fear is the path to the Dark side" (Master Yoda) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joboulay 0 #7 June 25, 2003 Good luck in whatever you are up to! For sure you will continue to provide us with your experience and knowledge and that is what is important! BM is loosing a great asset... And welcome to the new business manager! I jump, I live, I love. Ourson #1 Ordre des Ours Polaires Volants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #8 June 25, 2003 QuoteWhat are you up to, Kimmie? Is it a secret? Inquiring monkeys want to know Gosh darn it Kim...you will be attending the Holiday Boogie right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #9 June 25, 2003 waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.... were gona miss you. thanks for all your great serviceLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #10 June 25, 2003 The hitman(woman) is leaving..... good luck!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bps 0 #11 June 26, 2003 Kim -- Thank you so much for all the wonderful service -- everytime I've emailed or called Birdman, you've been extremely freindly and helpful. Best of luck in your new pursuits and I hope we cross paths in the future. First round is on me. Long Flights, Bryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kimgriffin 0 #12 June 26, 2003 Thank you so much for your words and wishes. I really appreciate that. As to what I'm going to be doing after Rantoul, I don't honestly know. It's the first time since I was 15 that I do not know ahead of time what I'll be doing for work. I've been working in the skydiving industry for 10 years, so I know what I WON'T be doing... and that's wearing nylons and sitting some stuffy, uptight office. I've been way too spoiled coming to work in tevas for too long now. Once I finish training Asaf, get my stuff organized so he and Jari can understand it all, and hit a couple boogies (Perris and Rantoul) I'll have some time to actually think about what to do next. I plan to continue to do some WS training with and/or without Jariat boogies and here in DeLand. There is no problems in my working relationship or friendship with Jari. On the contrary, everything is being left on as good of terms as they get. I'll still be considered part of the BirdMan team, just in a different way. I have great faith that WS flying is only going to grow and I know it's due in large part to what Jari and Robert started years ago. (And of course, to Patrick, who was their inspiration.) Tango: By holiday boogie... if you mean Perris Valley over the 4th of July, then the answer is yes I'll be there. The guys from PD will also be there demoing canopies. For those of you in NC, Jari will be at the 4th Boogie at the Raeford DZ (along with SkyMonkey). Ciao for now... Kim-Kimberly Griffin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #13 June 26, 2003 QuoteFor those of you in NC, Jari will be at the 4th Boogie at the Raeford DZ (along with SkyMonkey). And it'll be off the hook guar-ron-teed. I think we have about 1/2 an otter of BM lined up already, Throw in the first timers and we shall be having much bird fun Kim, how come the thought of you in nylons brings a smile to my face?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #14 June 26, 2003 QuoteQuoteFor those of you in NC, Jari will be at the 4th Boogie at the Raeford DZ (along with SkyMonkey). Noice! Some serious BM fun to be had. And it'll be off the hook guar-ron-teed. I think we have about 1/2 an otter of BM lined up already, Throw in the first timers and we shall be having much bird fun Kim, how come the thought of you in nylons brings a smile to my face? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tribalflyer 0 #15 June 26, 2003 Good luck in your new endevours lil meerkat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #16 June 29, 2003 QuoteTango: By holiday boogie... if you mean Perris Valley over the 4th of July, then the answer is yes I'll be there. The guys from PD will also be there demoing canopies Please check your PM. BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
bbarnhouse 0 #16 June 29, 2003 QuoteTango: By holiday boogie... if you mean Perris Valley over the 4th of July, then the answer is yes I'll be there. The guys from PD will also be there demoing canopies Please check your PM. BB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
